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NHL play on Saturday features the Montreal Canadiens (40-21-10) visiting the Nashville Predators (34-29-9) at Bridgestone Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens are fourth in the Eastern Conference and the Predators are eighth in the Western Conference.
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Canadiens vs. Predators: March 28 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Canadiens' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.51 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.18 | 24th |
| Shots | 26.5 | 23rd |
| Shots Allowed | 27.6 | 14th |
| Power Play % | 24.75% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.26% | 27th |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.96 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.31 | 26th |
| Shots | 27.7 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 23.08% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.56% | 12th |
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Canadiens vs. Predators Top Players
Canadiens
- A productive offensive player this season for Montreal, Nicholas Suzuki has put up 86 points.
- Cole Caufield has 76 points (44 goals, 32 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- With 70 points through 71 games (11 goals and 59 assists), Lane Hutson has been an important part of Montreal's offense this season.
- In 36 games played this season, Jakub Dobes (24-8-4) has allowed 99 goals.
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly has scored 24 goals (0.3 per game) and collected 42 assists (0.6 per game), contributing to the Nashville offense with 66 total points (0.9 per game). He takes 1.9 shots per game, shooting 17.9%.
- Filip Forsberg is a key piece of the offense for Nashville with 65 total points this season. He has scored 33 goals and added 32 assists in 72 games.
- Steven Stamkos is a key player on offense for Nashville with 36 goals and 22 assists.
- Juuse Saros has an .895 save percentage (37th in the league), with 1,350 total saves, conceding 159 goals (3.1 goals against average). He has put together a 26-19-7 record this season.
Canadiens vs. Predators Injury Report
Canadiens
Kirby Dach: Out (Upper Body),
Patrik Laine: Out (Lower Body),
Alexandre Texier: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Predators
None
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Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/21/2026 | Islanders | W 7-3 | Home |
| 3/24/2026 | Hurricanes | W 5-2 | Home |
| 3/26/2026 | Blue Jackets | W 2-1 | Home |
| 3/28/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 3/29/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 3/31/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 4/2/2026 | Rangers | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/22/2026 | Blackhawks | W 3-2 | Away |
| 3/24/2026 | Sharks | W 6-3 | Home |
| 3/26/2026 | Devils | L 4-2 | Home |
| 3/28/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 3/29/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 4/2/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Sharks | - | Away |