NSH@MTL: Game recap

MONTREAL – Joel Armia, Jake Evans, and Patrik Laine scored, while Samuel Montembeault turned aside 29 shots to lead the Habs past the Nashville Predators at the Bell Centre on Tuesday.

With assists on Laine’s second goal in as many outings, Lane Hutson (6A) and Nick Suzuki (3G, 5A) extended their point streaks to five games.

Montembeault’s third shutout of the season ties him for first in the NHL with Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck.

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ROSTER

The Canadiens made a last-minute change ahead of the contest as Kaiden Guhle could not participate due to illness. Justin Barron joined Jayden Struble on the second pairing, while Lane Hutson moved up to play with Mike Matheson in Guhle’s absence.

Montreal goals

P1 07:50 0-[1] Evans (Unassisted) - SHG

P3 01:14 0-[2] Laine (Hutson, Suzuki) - PPG (5-on-3)

P3 19:14 0-[3] Armia (Evans, Xhekaj) - EN

What's next

FANatic Saturday awaits fans as the Canadiens will host the Washington Capitals at the Bell Centre at 7:00 p.m. ET. For tickets, click here.