The Montreal Canadiens showcased their strength with a dominant 3-0 shutout against the Nashville Predators, highlighted by goalie Sam Montembeault's impressive 29-save performance. Patrik Laine and Joel Armia contributed significantly, with Laine scoring a power-play goal and Armia netting an empty-netter.

Despite some penalty troubles, the Canadiens maintained their defensive prowess, limiting the Predators' scoring chances. The victory marks a continued struggle for Nashville, who have now lost six straight games.