Montreal Canadiens 2-5 Nashville Predators: final score
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Nashville Predators beat Montreal Canadiens 5-2 on Thursday, October 8, 2026 in the NHL.
- Competition
- NHL
- Start time
- Thursday, October 8, 2026, 7:00 PM (ET)
- Venue
- Bell Centre, Montreal
- 👥
- 20962
- Where to watch
- ESPN+, Scripps Sports (In the United States · ESPN)
The match in numbers
- A 5-2 win for Nashville Predators over Montreal Canadiens.
Data: ESPN · votes and picks from Scorely users
By period
| Montreal Canadiens | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Nashville Predators | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Match videos
Live commentary
- 3rd · 18:34Adam Edstrom Goal (2) Snap Shot, assists: Roman Josi (4), Jack Drury (1)
- 3rd · 17:23Adam Edstrom Goal (1) Snap Shot, assists: Brady Skjei (2), Alexander Kerfoot (2)
- 3rd · 16:44Ryan O'Reilly Goal (1) Tip-In, assists: Roman Josi (3), Steven Stamkos (3)
- 2nd · 19:28Matthew Wood Goal (1) Snap Shot, assists: Steven Stamkos (2), Filip Forsberg (4)
- 2nd · 15:06Alexander Kerfoot Goal (1) Tip-In, assists: Adam Wilsby (2), Ross Colton (1)
- 2nd · 8:50Alex Newhook Goal (1) Snap Shot, assists: Josh Anderson (2)
- 2nd · 3:12Nick Suzuki Goal (3) Backhand, assists: none
Commentary: ESPN
Head-to-head record
0
Montreal Canadiens
0
Draws
1
Nashville Predators
Last meetings
Eastern Conference
| # | Team | P | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hurricanes | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 18 | WWLWL |
| 2 |  Bruins | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 17 | WWWLW |
| 3 |  Rangers | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 15 | WLLWL |
| 4 |  Lightning | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 14 | WLWWW |
| 5 |  Senators | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 14 | LWLWL |
| 6 |  Maple Leafs | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 14 | LLWWW |
| 7 |  Islanders | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 12 | WLWWL |
| 8 |  Devils | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | WWLWW |
| 9 |  Panthers | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 12 | WWWLL |
| 10 |  Red Wings | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | LWWLW |
| 11 |  Capitals | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 10 | LLWWL |
| 12 |  Canadiens | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 10 | WWLWL |
| 13 |  Sabres | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10 | WLWLL |
| 14 |  Penguins | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 9 | LLLLW |
| 15 |  Flyers | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 9 | LLWWW |
| 16 |  Blue Jackets | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | LLWLL |
Western Conference
| # | Team | P | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Oilers | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 17 | WLWWW |
| 2 |  Golden Knights | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 16 | WWWLL |
| 3 |  Kraken | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | WLLWW |
| 4 |  Mammoth | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 14 | WWLWL |
| 5 |  Wild | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 14 | LWWLL |
| 6 |  Stars | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 13 | LWWWW |
| 7 |  Sharks | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 13 | WLLWW |
| 8 |  Avalanche | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 11 | WLWLL |
| 9 |  Blues | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 11 | WLLWW |
| 10 |  Jets | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | WLLLL |
| 11 |  Predators | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | LLLWL |
| 12 |  Ducks | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 8 | LLLLL |
| 13 |  Kings | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | LLLWW |
| 14 |  Flames | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 6 | LWLWW |
| 15 |  Blackhawks | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 6 | LLWWL |
| 16 |  Canucks | 12 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 5 | LLLLL |
FAQ
What was the score in Montreal Canadiens vs Nashville Predators?
Nashville Predators beat Montreal Canadiens 5-2 on Thursday, October 8 (NHL).
When do Montreal Canadiens play next?
Montreal Canadiens play Chicago Blackhawks on Friday, October 23 at 8:00 PM (ET).
When do Nashville Predators play next?
Nashville Predators play Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, October 24 at 7:00 PM (ET).
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