Why Juuse Saros in goal was key to Nashville Predators win over Canadiens
Juuse Saros made 32 saves in the Nashville Predators' 5-2 win over the Canadiens on Oct. 8. "He's the reason we won," Andrew Brunette said after.
The Nashville Predators pulled off a surprising 5-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on October 8, despite being down 2-0 in the second period. Ryan O'Reilly scored the game-winning goal with 3:16 left, and Alex Kerfoot, Matthew Wood, and Adam Edstrom added goals, including two empty net goals. The Predators struggled defensively, allowing Montreal to outshoot them 25-13 through the first two periods and 34-20 overall.
However, the difference-maker was goaltender Juuse Saros, who made 32 saves. Saros saved six straight shots early on, including a wrap-around chance, and made crucial stops late in the game. Despite his weak production last season, Saros has been solid this season, posting a 2-1-1 record and .916 save percentage in his first four games.
If the Predators want to make the playoffs, they'll need to rely on Saros and address their defensive issues.
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