Montréal Canadiens at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Nashville Predators on Mar 28, 2026. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 4, Nashville Predators 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2026 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 4 |
| Nashville Predators score | 1 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Alex Newhook | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:11 | 0.23 | 2.61 |
| 2nd | Ivan Demidov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:11 | 0.53 | 2.45 |
| 3rd | Oliver Kapanen | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:05 | 0.24 | 2.17 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:34 | MTL | Ivan Demidov | Nick Suzuki | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 03:12 | MTL | Oliver Kapanen | Alex Newhook, Lane Hutson | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 14:45 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Nick Suzuki | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 16:23 | MTL | Alex Newhook | Ivan Demidov, Oliver Kapanen | 5v5 | 4–0 |
| 3rd 16:26 | NSH | Zachary L'Heureux | Ryan Ufko, Matthew Wood | 5v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.50 | 2.08 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 51.4% | 48.6% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 20 | 25 |
| Blocks | 16 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Newhook | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:11 | 0.23 | 2.61 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:11 | 0.53 | 2.45 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:05 | 0.24 | 2.17 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:19 | 0.03 | 1.86 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 18:53 | 0.40 | 1.67 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:23 | 0.02 | 1.40 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:28 | 0.44 | 1.06 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:15 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:13 | 0.01 | 0.37 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:15 | 0.24 | 0.31 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:45 | 0.39 | 0.25 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:47 | 0.07 | 0.22 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:44 | 0.51 | 0.21 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:34 | 0.03 | 0.18 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:18 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:53 | 0.00 | -0.00 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:47 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:59 | 0.11 | -0.51 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary L'Heureux | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:45 | 0.34 | 0.88 |
| Ryan Ufko | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:15 | 0.00 | 0.71 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:23 | 0.39 | 0.59 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:40 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:31 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:11 | 0.21 | -0.10 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:09 | 0.06 | -0.12 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:35 | 0.16 | -0.13 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:10 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:24 | 0.14 | -0.44 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:16 | 0.00 | -0.45 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:07 | 0.04 | -0.50 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:41 | 0.21 | -0.54 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:00 | 0.04 | -0.61 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:26 | 0.10 | -0.63 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:02 | 0.04 | -0.86 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:30 | 0.02 | -0.96 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:00 | 0.01 | -1.13 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Fowler | Montréal Canadiens | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 0.81 | W |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 28 | 32 | 87.5% | -0.75 | L |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Nashville Predators 4–1 on Mar 28, 2026.
Nashville Predators generated 2.08 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 3.5 — the run of play matched the result, with Montréal Canadiens earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Alex Newhook led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.61 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Jacob Fowler stopped 23 of 24, worth 0.81 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Nashville Predators game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Nashville Predators 4–1 on Mar 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 4, Nashville Predators 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alex Newhook led all skaters at 2.61, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 2.08 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 3.5, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 32 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 24. High-danger chances went 12 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jacob Fowler stopped 23 of 24 (0.81 goals saved above expected); Juuse Saros stopped 28 of 32 (-0.75 goals saved above expected).