Canadiens play the Predators after Bolduc's 2-goal performance
Nashville Predators (1-1-1, in the Central Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (1-1-1, in the Atlantic Division)Montreal, Quebec; Thursday, 7 p.
In a rematch following Zachary Bolduc's two-goal performance against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Montreal Canadiens will take on the Nashville Predators at home. The Canadiens finished last season with a 6-4 record against the Predators, while Nashville had a 6-4 record on the road. Montreal boasted a 48-24-10 overall record and a 26-19-4 home record, while Nashville had a 38-34-10 overall record and a 17-17-7 away record.
Bolduc's 2-goal game contributed to the Canadiens' 6-4 victory over the Hurricanes. Injuries to key players for both teams could impact the game. For the Canadiens, Oliver Kapanen is day-to-day with a lower-body issue, Kaiden Guhle is out with a groin injury, Ivan Demidov is sidelined with a lower-body issue, Lucas Condotta is out due to undisclosed reasons, and Bryce Pickford is also sidelined due to undisclosed reasons. The Predators will be without Justus Annunen, who is out due to undisclosed reasons.
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