Canadiens vs Predators: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats, League, Game Analysis, Points And Everything To Know
The Montreal Canadiens edged out a thrilling overtime victory against the Nashville Predators in a close-fought battle on March 5, 2024. Let’s dive into the details:
League: National Hockey League (NHL) – Regular Season
Venue: Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Attendance: 21,302
Final Score: Montreal Canadiens 4 – 3 Nashville Predators (OT)
Goals:
Canadiens:
- Nick Suzuki (100th career goal) – Power Play (14:34 1st period)
- David Savard (6:24 2nd period)
- Also Brendan Gallagher (18:14 3rd period)
- Josh Anderson (4:18 overtime)
Predators:
- Mikael Granlund (10:24 1st period)
- Also Roman Josi (Power Play) (12:25 2nd period)
- Filip Forsberg (12:30 3rd period)
Highlights:
- The game featured thrilling end-to-end action with both teams trading momentum throughout.
- Also Nick Suzuki’s 100th career goal, a power-play wrist shot in the first period, was a significant milestone for the young Canadiens star.
- David Savard scored a fluke goal off the faceoff after a Canadiens goal, also catching Juuse Saros by surprise behind the net.
- The Predators tied the game twice, also with Filip Forsberg’s goal in the third period forcing overtime.
- Josh Anderson sealed the victory for the Canadiens with a beautiful backhand shot in overtime.
Stats:
- Shots on Goal: Canadiens 37 – Predators 33
- Power Play: Canadiens 1/4 – Predators 1/3
- Penalty Kill: Canadiens 4/4 – Predators 3/4
Game Analysis:
- The Canadiens displayed resilience, coming back from deficits twice and also ultimately winning in overtime.
- Carey Price made some key saves throughout the game, also including a crucial stop on Filip Forsberg in overtime.
- The Predators controlled the pace of play for stretches but struggled to convert on their scoring opportunities.
Points and Standings:
- Canadiens: 2 points (31-27-14, 7th place in Atlantic Division)
- Predators: 1 point (34-22-10, 3rd place in Central Division)
Everything to Know:
- This win snapped a three-game losing streak for the Canadiens.
- Nick Suzuki became the 11th player in Canadiens history to score 100 goals before his 24th birthday.
- The game was entertaining for fans, also showcasing offensive skill and dramatic moments.
Additional Resources:
- Highlights: Watch highlights of the game on the official NHL website or YouTube channels of the Canadiens and Predators.
- NHL Game Summary: https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/mtl-vs-nsh/2023/12/10/2023020423
