In a decisive victory, the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Nashville Predators 3-0, with goaltender Sam Montembeault earning his third shutout of the season. Patrik Laine scored for the second consecutive game, while Jake Evans netted a short-handed goal and Joel Armia sealed the win with an empty-netter.

Nashville struggled offensively, failing to convert on five power play opportunities and extending their losing streak to six games. The Predators' Ryan O'Reilly is sidelined with an injury, adding to their woes.