Nashville Predators at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Montréal Canadiens on Oct 08, 2026. Final score: Nashville Predators 5, Montréal Canadiens 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 08, 2026 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Nashville Predators score | 5 |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 2 |
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 | Adam Edstrom | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10:19 | 1.25 | 1.89 |
| 2nd | Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20:46 | 0.24 | 1.75 |
| 3rd | Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21:01 | 0.32 | 1.48 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 03:12 | MTL | Nick Suzuki | — | 4v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 08:50 | MTL | Alex Newhook | Josh Anderson | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 15:06 | NSH | Alexander Kerfoot | Adam Wilsby, Ross Colton | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 19:28 | NSH | Matthew Wood | Steven Stamkos, Filip Forsberg | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 16:44 | NSH | Ryan O'Reilly | Roman Josi, Steven Stamkos | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 17:23 | NSH | Adam Edstrom | Brady Skjei, Alexander Kerfoot | 6v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 18:34 | NSH | Adam Edstrom | Roman Josi, Jack Drury | 6v5 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.14 | 3.62 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 27 |
| Corsi % | 40.5% | 59.5% |
| Power play | 2/5 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Hits | 18 | 15 |
| Blocks | 16 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Edstrom | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10:19 | 1.25 | 1.89 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:46 | 0.24 | 1.75 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14:46 | 0.09 | 1.09 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 27:49 | 0.08 | 0.85 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:48 | 0.22 | 0.76 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:29 | 0.01 | 0.74 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:04 | 0.16 | 0.61 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:41 | 0.10 | 0.47 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:29 | 0.34 | 0.32 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:15 | 0.17 | 0.23 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:48 | 0.01 | 0.16 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:06 | 0.11 | 0.13 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:41 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:15 | 0.08 | -0.20 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:36 | 0.14 | -0.23 |
| William Trudeau | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:39 | 0.00 | -0.32 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:42 | 0.02 | -0.38 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:47 | 0.11 | -0.60 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:01 | 0.32 | 1.48 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:59 | 0.12 | 1.24 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:43 | 0.06 | 1.16 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:02 | 0.39 | 1.04 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17:24 | 0.48 | 0.86 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 18:00 | 0.54 | 0.84 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:44 | 0.12 | 0.74 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14:24 | 0.58 | 0.57 |
| Adam Engstrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:49 | 0.00 | 0.46 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:51 | 0.33 | 0.32 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:43 | 0.04 | 0.31 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:59 | 0.21 | 0.14 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:38 | 0.13 | 0.04 |
| Florian Xhekaj | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:24 | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:38 | 0.21 | -0.31 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:42 | 0.05 | -0.32 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:57 | 0.04 | -0.44 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:42 | 0.00 | -0.97 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 32 | 34 | 94.1% | 1.62 | W |
| Jacob Fowler | Montréal Canadiens | 15 | 18 | 83.3% | -0.97 | L |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Montréal Canadiens 5–2 on Oct 08, 2026.
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.62 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 3.14 — Montréal Canadiens owned the better of the chances but Nashville Predators took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Adam Edstrom led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.89 on 2 goals, 2 shots on goal.
Juuse Saros stopped 32 of 34, worth 1.62 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Nashville Predators beat the Montréal Canadiens 5–2 on Oct 08, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 5, Montréal Canadiens 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Adam Edstrom led all skaters at 1.89, on 2G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.62 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 3.14, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 20 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 34. High-danger chances went 19 to 27.