NASHVILLE PREDATORS NOTES:
ALL-TIME vs. MONTREAL
OVERALL (30 GP) 16-7-(1)-6
HOME (15 GP) 9-1-(1)-4
ROAD (15 GP) 7-6-(0)-2
LAST MEETING Jan. 3, 2022 at NSH (W, 6-3)
PLAYOFFS Never Met
− The Predators are 16-7-(1)-6 all-time against the Canadiens, including a 7-6-(0)-2 record on the road.
− This is the second and final matchup between Nashville and Montreal in 2022-23; it is the first and only at the Bell Centre.
− Nashville is 1-0-0 against Montreal this season, picking up a 6-3 win at Bridgestone Arena on Jan. 3 in a game that featured six different goal scorers for the Predators.
− The Predators are 4-1-0 in their last five games against the Canadiens; they are 7-2-1 in their last 10; and 3-2-0 in their last five on the road.
− Nashville has picked up at least a point in 17 of its last 19 meetings with Montreal (13-2-4) and has only lost twice in regulation since Jan. 15, 2009.
− In 19 contests since the 2009-10 season, Nashville has limited Montreal to an average of 1.9 goals per game, including 15 games in which the Preds have given up two or fewer goals.
− On Nov. 14, 2009, the Predators put a franchise-record 55 shots on goal and outshot the Canadiens by a club-record 35 shots, and Pekka Rinne made 20 saves in a 2-0 victory at Bridgestone Arena.
NOTABLES vs. MONTREAL
− Mikael Granlund posted an eight-game point streak vs. Montreal from Dec. 22, 2015-Jan. 7, 2019, tallying three goals and 13 points. He has 20 points (3g-17a) in 16 career games against the Canadiens, including seven multi-point outings, one of which came on Jan. 3 (2a).
− Matt Duchene has 18 points (7g-11a) in 22 career meetings with Montreal. He notched his second career hat trick – and first with the Predators – on Nov. 20, 2021 at the Bell Centre.
− Roman Josi has 11 points (2g-9a) in 15 career games against the Canadiens.
− Alexandre Carrier is a native of Quebec City, Que., and played four seasons for Gatineau in the QMJHL from 2012-16.
− Jeremy Lauzon is a native of Val-d’Or, Que., and played his junior hockey for Rouyn-Noranda (QMJHL) from 2013-17.
− Ryan McDonagh was drafted by Montreal in the first round (12th overall) of the 2007 NHL Draft.
− Assistant Coach Todd Richards was selected by Montreal in the second round (33rd overall) of the 1985 NHL Draft.
− Predators Skills Coach Sebastien Bordeleau was drafted by Montreal in the third round (73rd overall) of the 1993 NHL Draft. He played in 85 games for Montreal from 1995-98, posting 25 points (8g-17a).
− Predators prospect Zachary L’Heureux (2020 first rounder) is a Montreal native.
LAST TIME OUT
− Nashville Predators 1, Toronto Maple Leafs 2 – Jan. 11 (Scotiabank Arena)
− NSH goals: Forsberg (17)
− TOR goals: Tavares (20), Marner – PP/GWG (16)
− Goaltenders: NSH – Saros (L, 33/35); TOR – Murray (W, 32/33)
− Power plays: NSH 0-2; TOR 1-5
− Notes: Nashville moved to 10-9-3 on the road in 2022-23… The Predators’ overall and road point streaks both came to an end at six games (5-0-1)… Juuse Saros made 33 saves, including 14 in the first period… Filip Forsberg scored his team-leading 17th goal of the season… Juuso Parssinen (11) and Matt Duchene (20) assisted on the goal… Roman Josi skated a team-high 23:57 in his 800th career NHL game.
INJURY REPORT
Player Designation Dates Missed Games Missed
Mark Borowiecki Upper body – IR Oct. 27-Jan. 11 33
Michael McCarron NHL/NHLPA PAP Dec. 12-Jan. 11 15
Cole Smith Lower body – day-to-day Dec. 31-Jan. 11 6
NASHVILLE PREDATORS GAME NOTES
Jan. 12, 2023 at Montreal Canadiens
Total man-games lost: 81
Borowiecki – 34; McCarron – 16; McDonagh – 7; Smith – 6; Trenin – 5; Carrier – 4; Glass – 3; Lauzon – 3; Jankowski – 2; Duchene – 1
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
− Jan. 11: Recalled goaltender Yaroslav Askarov from Milwaukee (AHL). Reassigned defenseman Roland McKeown to Milwaukee (AHL).
− Jan. 2: Recalled defenseman Roland McKeown from Milwaukee (AHL).
− Jan. 1: Reassigned defenseman Roland McKeown to Milwaukee (AHL).
− Dec. 29: Recalled defenseman Roland McKeown from Milwaukee (AHL).
− Dec. 27: Recalled forward Tommy Novak from Milwaukee (AHL).
− Dec. 24: Reassigned forward Tommy Novak to Milwaukee (AHL).
MONTREAL CANADIENS NOTES:
À SURVEILLER CE SOIR / KEEP AN EYE ON…
- Les Canadiens et les Predators s’affrontent ce soir pour la 31e fois en saison régulière. Ces deux clubs ne se sont jamais affrontés en séries.
- The Canadiens and Predators are facing each other for the 31st time in regular season. Those two opponents have never faced each other in the playoffs.
DERNIER MATCH / LAST GAME – SEA 4 @ MTL 0 (@ CENTRE BELL)
Buts MTL Goals –
Buts SEA Goals – Tolvanen, Sprong (AN/PP), Dunn, Beniers
Gardien MTL Goalie – Montembeault (37-40)
Gardien SEA Goalie – Jones (21-21)
Avantage numérique MTL Powerplay – 0/2
Avantage numérique SEA Powerplay – 1/6
Meneurs MTL Leaders – TOI (Edmundson – 23:57) ; S (Suzuki – 5) ; HT (Evans – 4) ; BS (Savard – 3)
MATCHS À VENIR / UPCOMING GAMES
14 JAN. @ NY ISLANDERS 19 h / 7 p.m.
15 JAN. @ NY RANGERS 17 h / 5 p.m.
17 JAN. VS. WINNIPEG 19 h / 7 p.m.
19 JAN. VS. FLORIDE 19 h / 7 p.m.
21 JAN. VS. TORONTO 19 h / 7 p.m.
RAPPORT MÉDICAL DE LA SAISON / SEASON INJURY REPORT
Joueur
Player
Date Blessure
Injury
Matchs ratés
Games lost
Retour
Return
C. Price – Genou / Knee 41 –
P. Byron – Hanche / Hip 41 –
M. Matheson – Bas du corps / Lower-body 10 –
B. Gallagher – Bas du corps / Lower-body 3 –
K. Guhle – Bas du corps / Lower-body 5 –
S. Monahan – Bas du corps / Lower-body 16 –
RÉAFFECTATIONS, SIGNATURES ET TRANSACTIONS / ROSTER MOVES, SIGNINGS AND TRANSACTIONS
Les Canadiens ont rappelé l’attaquant Jesse Ylönen du Rocket de Laval (11/01)
The Canadiens have recalled forward Jesse Ylönen from the Laval Rocket (01/11)
Les Canadiens ont cédé l’attaquant Anthony Richard au Rocket de Laval (10/01)
The Canadiens have loaned forward Anthony Richard to the Laval Rocket (01/10)
Les Canadiens ont rappelé le gardien Cayden Primeau du Rocket de Laval (09/01)
The Canadiens have recalled goaltender Cayden Primeau from the Laval Rocket (01/09)
Les Canadiens ont rappelé le défenseur Justin Barron du Rocket de Laval (27/12)
The Canadiens have recalled defenseman Justin Barron from the Laval Rocket (12/27)
Les Canadiens ont cédé l’attaquant Rem Pitlick au Rocket de Laval et ont rappelé l’attaquant Anthony Richard (18/12)
The Canadiens have loaned forward Rem Pitlick to the Laval Rocket and recalled forward Anthony Richard (12/18)
STATISTIQUES D’ÉQUIPE / TEAM STATISTICS – AVANT LES MATCHS DU 11/01 – BEFORE GAMES ON 01/11
PTS (35 – 27e/27th)
V/W (16 – 26e/26th)
BP/GF (105 – 29e/29th)
BC/GA (156 – 29e/29th)
Tirs-PM/Shots-PG (27.9 – 30e/30th)
Tirs accordés-PM/Shots allowed-PG (33.5 – 27e/27th)
MÉ/Hits (767 – 28e/28th)
MP/PIM (522 – 1er/1st)
AN/PP (14.8% – 32e/32nd)
DN/PK (74.0% – 23e/23rd)
LES CANADIENS CONTRE CHAQUE DIVISION L’AN DERNIER / THE HABS VS. EVERY DIVISION LAST SEASON
Adversaire
Opponent
Fiche
Record
PTS Buts pour
Goals for
Buts contre
Goals against
Atlantique 9-14-3 21 84 89
Centrale 3-9-4 10 39 65
Métropolitaine 6-17-1 13 55 103
Pacifique 4-9-3 11 43 62
Total 22-49-11 55 221 319
*Inclut les buts en fusillade / Includes the shootout goals
LES CANADIENS CONTRE CHAQUE DIVISION CETTE SAISON / THE HABS VS. EVERY DIVISION THIS SEASON
Division Fiche
Record
PTS Buts pour
Goals for
Buts contre
Goals against
Atlantique 3-6-0 6 18 36
Centrale 5-5-2 12 36 41
Métropolitaine 4-5-0 8 25 38
Pacifique 4-6-1 9 30 41
Total 16-22-3 35 109 156
*Inclut les buts en fusillade / Includes the shootout goals
CANADIENS VS. NASHVILLE
À vie / All-Time
CANADIENS vs. NSH 13-10-1-6 (30 PJ / GP)
Dom. / Home 8-4-0-3 (15 PJ / GP)
Étr. / Away 5-6-1-3 (15 PJ / GP)
Dern. Match / Last game:
D 6-3 L @ NSH (03/01/23)
S. Montembeault 6-34 | J. Saros 3-27
BG / WG: T. Novak
10 DERNIERS MATCHS CONTRE NASHVILLE / LAST 10 GAMES VS. NASHVILLE:
03/01/23 – MTL 3 @ NSH 6
04/12/21 – MTL 3 @ NSH 4 (P/OT)
20/11/21 – NSH 3 @ MTL 6
10/03/20 – NSH 4 @ MTL 2
14/02/19 – MTL 1 @ NSH 3
05/01/19 – NSH 4 @ MTL 1
10/02/18 – NSH 3 @ MTL 2 (TB/SO)
22/11/17 – MTL 2 @ NSH 3 (TB/SO)
02/03/17 – NSH 1 @ MTL 2
03/01/17 – MTL 2 @ NSH 1 (P/OT)
CETTE SAISON CONTRE NASHVILLE / THIS SEASON VS. NASHVILLE:
Match #1: 03/01/2023 @ NSH – D/L 6-3
Match #2: 12/01/2023 @ MTL
MEILLEURS BUTEURS CONTRE NASHVILLE / LEADING GOAL SCORERS VS. NASHVILLE:
1) Brendan Gallagher (7-1-8, 14 pj/gp)
2) Christian Dvorak (5-2-7, 11 pj/gp)
3) Sean Monahan (5-15-20, 22 pj/gp)
MEILLEURS POINTEURS CONTRE NASHVILLE / LEADING SCORERS VS. NASHVILLE:
1) Sean Monahan (5-15-20, 22 pj/gp)
2) Evgenii Dadonov (1-9-10, 11 pj/gp)
3) Brendan Gallagher (7-1-8, 14 pj/gp)
MENEURS MINUTES DE PÉNALITÉ CONTRE NASHVILLE / MOST PENALTY MINUTES VS. NASHVILLE:
1) Joel Edmundson (18, 16 pj/gp)
2) Christian Dvorak (12, 11 pj/gp)
3) Joel Armia (12, 15 pj/gp)
