Canadiens Aim for Fifth Straight Win as They Tame the Predators in Nashville
Alright, hockey fans, let’s talk about the Montreal Canadiens and their fiery matchup tonight against the Nashville Predators—it’s been quite the ride lately, and this game had everything you’d want: tension, big plays, and record-chasing moments. If you weren’t tuned in, you missed a show in the heart of country music.
The Canadiens were back at it for the second night in a row, fresh off a tight 3-2 win over the Flyers. They headed into Nashville with serious momentum, hoping to stretch their winning streak to five. And yes, they did it in style.
Jakub Dobeš was back between the pipes after a rocky stretch—four straight losses dating back to early March. The pressure was on, but the young goalie looked determined, and while Nashville managed to get on the board first thanks to a Matheson turnover turned Forsberg-Stamkos combo, Dobeš held strong when it mattered most.
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Early on, the Predators thought they had a two-goal lead. But in a huge momentum shift, Montreal successfully challenged the goal due to goaltender interference. That moment flipped the energy. Cue Cole Caufield—36 goals this season now—who tied the game and ignited the bench. Nick Suzuki, on fire lately, picked up his 84th point, the most by a Habs player since the legendary Alex Kovalev back in ‘07-08.
And how about Lane Hutson? The rookie defenseman tied Chris Chelios’s record for points by a rookie D-man in Habs history with his 64th. This kid is electric, and his assist on Patrik Laine’s 20th of the year was a thing of beauty. Speaking of Laine, his wrister was pure silk, putting the Canadiens ahead and shifting the game in their favor for good.
Josh Anderson returned to the lineup after missing Saturday’s game due to a pretty good reason—his first child was on the way. Safe to say he brought that “new dad energy” to the ice. Meanwhile, Emil Heineman and David Savard sat this one out with minor injuries, giving Arber Xhekaj a chance to slot back in.
Montreal’s victory tonight doesn’t just add two more points to the board. It widens the gap in the wild-card race. With four points now separating them from the Rangers and a bit of breathing room from the Islanders, the Habs are pushing hard toward that playoff berth. Suzuki continues to shine with 31 points in his last 20 games, and the whole team seems to be clicking at just the right time.
So yeah, it’s April, and the Canadiens are heating up. The road to the playoffs is still bumpy, but if tonight was any indication, this team is ready to fight their way in—one impressive win at a time.
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