After a shootout victory on Saturday, the Montreal Canadiens return to the Bell Centre to host the Nashville Predators.
GAME DAY PREVIEW | Montreal Canadiens (12-12-3) vs Nashville Predators (14-13-0)
GAME DAY: Montreal Canadiens vs Nashville Predators.Game Preview
Roster News
Tanner Pearson did not finish the game in Buffalo and will not play against the Predators. Michael Pezzetta will slot in.
David Savard was activated off injured reserve. Savard has not played since October 23rd with a hand injury.
Mattias Norlinder was loaned to the Laval Rocket.
Jake Allen (3-5-2 / 3.74 GAA / .898 SV%) is the confirmed starter for Montreal.
Last Game
In a feisty contest, the Canadiens squeaked out a victory as Juraj Slafkovsky scored a shootout goal.
Last game: MTL 3 vs BUF 2 | F/SO
Players to Watch
- Cayden Primeau - It will be a battle of the Northeastern University alumni as Primeau will face Devon Levi.
- Jayden Struble - Struble is another product of Northeastern University who will be in the game.
Matchup for Game 28, Home Game 16
Bell Centre, Montreal, QC. | December 10, 7:00 PM ET | TV: TSN2, RDS, BSSO, ESPN
Pre-Game
David Savard
- "I'm excited to be back on the ice and excited to block some shots."
Projected Canadiens Lineup (subject to change)
Forwards
22 Cole Caufield - 14 Nick Suzuki - 20 Juraj Slafkovsky
91 Sean Monahan - 71 Jake Evans - 17 Josh Anderson
11 Brendan Gallagher - 28 Christian Dvorak - 56 Jesse Ylonen
55 Michael Pezzetta - 13 Mitchell Stephens - 40 Joel Armia
Defensemen
8 Mike Matheson - 58 David Savard
21 Kaiden Guhle - 52 Justin Barron
47 Jayden Struble - 26 Johnathan Kovacevic
Goaltenders
Starter: 34 Jake Allen (3-5-2 / 3.74 GAA / .898 SV%)
Alternate: 35 Sam Montembeault
Out of the lineup
Scratches: Gustav Lindstrom, Cayden Primeau
Injuries: Carey Price (knee), Chris Wideman (back), Kirby Dach (knee), Rafael Harvey-Pinard (lower body), Jordan Harris (lower body), Alex Newhook (lower body), Tanner Pearson (upper body)
Visiting Bench
Nashville is 7-3-0 in their last ten games against the Canadiens.
Roman Josi has recorded 12 points in 16 games versus the Canadiens in his NHL career.
The Predators were shut out by the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 on Saturday night.
Juse Saros (11-10-0 / 2.93 GAA / .904 SV%) is the likely starter for the Predators.
Game Expectations
Both teams are playing the second half of back-to-back games this weekend. The Predators traveled from Toronto and the Canadiens made the short trip from Buffalo.
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