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NHL play on Thursday includes a meeting in Montréal, Quebec between the Montreal Canadiens (3-1) and Nashville Predators (2-1-1) at Bell Centre, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Canadiens vs. Predators: Oct. 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Montréal, Quebec
- Venue: Bell Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Canadiens' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.96 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.18 | 22nd |
| Shots | 25.5 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.0 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 20.09% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.93% | 9th |
Predators' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.59 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.34 | 27th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 21.83% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.48% | 7th |
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Canadiens vs. Predators Top Players
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki was critical to Montreal's offense a season ago, racking up 89 points in 82 games.
- Having scored 37 goals and adding 33 assists a year ago, Cole Caufield was a top contributor for Montreal over the course 82 games.
- Lane Hutson contributed 65 points for Montreal in 82 games last season, scoring on 6.7% of his shots and recording six goals and 59 assists.
- Across 62 games played, Samuel Montembeault had a goaltending record of 31-24-7 last season. During those games, he yielded 166 goals while recording 1,512 saves.
Predators
- Filip Forsberg's 76 points last season made him a vital offensive option for Nashville. He recorded 31 goals and 45 assists in 82 games.
- Jonathan Marchessault helped lead the attack for Nashville last season with 21 goals and 36 assists.
- Ryan O'Reilly's 21 goals and 32 assists added up to 53 points.
- Juuse Saros was 20-31-6 in 58 games last season, conceding 167 goals (3.0 goals against average) with an .896 save percentage (38th in the league).
Canadiens vs. Predators Injury Report
Canadiens
None
Predators
Nicolas Hague: Out (Upper Body)
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Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Red Wings | W 5-1 | Away |
| 10/11/2025 | Blackhawks | W 3-2 | Away |
| 10/14/2025 | Kraken | W 5-4 | Home |
| 10/16/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 10/18/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 10/20/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 10/22/2025 | Flames | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2025 | Mammoth | L 3-2 | Home |
| 10/13/2025 | Senators | W 4-1 | Away |
| 10/14/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 7-4 | Away |
| 10/16/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Jets | - | Away |
| 10/21/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 10/23/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |