Habs lose to Sharks despite Slafkovsky's highlight reel goal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 1:57 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The Montreal Canadiens faced the San Jose Sharks on October 20, 2026, suffering a 4-3 overtime defeat. Juraj Slafkovsky scored a standout goal, giving the Canadiens an early lead. However, the team struggled with discipline and focus, leading to their second loss of the season. Adam Engstrom's play has been strong, despite some criticism, placing him among the top defencemen in expected goals for percentage. Andrei Markov attended the game ahead of the Heritage Classic scheduled for October 24 in Winnipeg.
- •Slafkovsky scores a highlight goal against the Sharks.
- •Canadiens lose the game 4-3 in overtime.
- •Adam Engstrom leads Canadiens defencemen in expected goals for percentage.
- •Andrei Markov was present at the game ahead of the Heritage Classic.
- •Montreal's discipline issues continue to affect their performance.
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