NSH@MTL: Game recap

MONTREAL – The Canadiens dropped a 4-2 decision to the Nashville Predators at the Bell Centre on Thursday. 

After grabbing a 2-0 lead courtesy of Nick Suzuki and Alex Newhook, the Preds went on to score five in a row, including two in an empty net. 

Suzuki has points in three consecutive games (3G, 4A), while Newhook notched his first of the campaign.

For more stats, check out the NHL’s Gamecenter summary here.

Roster

Montreal goals  

P1 03:12 0-[1] Suzuki (Unassisted)

P2 08:50 0-[2] Newhook (Anderson)

Nashville goals  

P2 15:06 [1]-2 Kerfoot (Wilsby, Colton) 

P2 19:28 [2]-2 Wood (Stamkos, Forsberg) - PPG 

P3 16:44 [3]-2 O’Reilly (Josi, Stamkos) - PPG 

P3 17:23 [4]-2 Edstrom (Skjei, Kerfoot) - EN 

P3 18:34 [5]-2 Edstrom (Josi, Drury) - EN

What’s next  

The Canadiens are back in action for their first Saturday night at home against the Detroit Red Wings. It will also be the first Molson FANatic Saturdays of the season. For tickets, click here.