Montembeault Shines in Shutout as Canadiens Defeat Predators

Montreal’s goaltender earns third shutout of the season, while Laine scores again following his return from injury.

Sam Montembeault stopped 29 shots to secure a 3-0 shutout victory for the Canadiens over the Predators, marking his third shutout of the season.
Montembeault’s performance comes just one day after being named to Team Canada’s roster for the upcoming NHL 4 Nations Face-Off tournament in February.
Patrik Laine scored his second goal in two games since returning from a long absence due to injury and mental health challenges, contributing to Montreal's win.
The Canadiens’ penalty kill excelled, successfully stopping all five Nashville power plays, including a 36-second 5-on-3 advantage in the third period.
Nashville suffered its sixth consecutive loss, with a struggling offense that currently ranks last in the NHL for goals per game.