Venue & Game Info
Location: Bell Centre, 1909 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC H3B 5E8
Start Time: 7:00 PM EDT (4:00 PM PDT)
Broadcast: ESPN+, TSN, Bally Sports South
Team Recent Form
Nashville Predators: Balanced start, with Saros (.947 SV%) keeping them competitive. Offense has been streaky, averaging just over 2.5 goals per game.
Montreal Canadiens: Strong early push, led by Nick Suzuki (6 assists) and Cole Caufield (3 goals). Goaltending has been split between Montembeault and Dobes, with Dobes showing excellent form (.968 SV%).
Injury Report
Predators: Roman Josi (concussion) and Adam Wilsby (upper body) were listed as probable for season start; both expected to play.
Canadiens: Carey Price (knee), Patrik Laine (finger), Sam Montembeault (groin), and Kirby Dach (knee) were preseason concerns but are all probable for action.
Player Matchups
Juuse Saros (NSH): 2-0-1, 1.64 GAA, .947 SV% — elite form, key to Nashville’s chances.
Nick Suzuki (MTL): 6 assists, driving Montreal’s top line.
Cole Caufield (MTL): 3 goals in 4 games, dangerous on the power play.
Jonathan Marchessault (NSH): 4 points in 4 games, providing veteran scoring punch.
Filip Forsberg (NSH): 3 points, still finding rhythm but always a threat.
Series History
First meeting of the 2025–26 season.
Historically, Montreal has held a slight edge at home, but Nashville has stolen games when Saros stands on his head.
Betting Trends
Canadiens: 3-0 when scoring 3+ goals.
Predators: 2-0-1 when Saros starts; offense under 3 goals in 3 of 4 games.
Under has hit in 2 of Nashville’s 4 games.
Game Odds
Nashville Predators 5.5
Montreal Canadiens – 155
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, October 15, 2025
