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All Smiles | RECAP: NSH @ MTL
Chris Wideman, Ryan Poehling (Photo by Francois Lacasse/NHLI via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens vs Nashville Predators, Game Recap: Habs, Line-up, Score, Statistics, Highlights, Post-game, Interviews, NHL, Three-Stars

FINAL | Game 20, Home Game 11 | Saturday November 20, 2021
Bell Centre, Montreal, QC

CANADIENS

Montreal

6-3

 Nashville Predators logo

PREDATORS

Nashville
Chris Wideman, Ryan Poehling (Photo by Francois Lacasse/NHLI via Getty Images)

Canadiens Lineup

Forward lines

Tyler Toffoli – Nick Suzuki – Cole Caufield

Jonathan Drouin – Christian Dvorak – Josh Anderson

Joel Armia – Jake Evans – Brendan Gallagher

Ryan Poehling – Artturi Lehkonen

Defence pairings

Ben Chiarot – Jeff Petry

Mattias Norlinder – David Savard

Alexander Romanov – Brett Kulak

Chris Wideman

Goaltenders

Sam Montembeault – Cayden Primeau

Scratches

Sami Niku, Michael Pezzetta

Injuries

Cedric Paquette (undisclosed), Jake Allen (concussion), Mike Hoffman (upper body), Mathieu Perreault (eye), Joel Edmundson (undisclosed), Carey Price (knee), Paul Byron (hip), Shea Weber (multiple injuries)

Game Report

What’s the best way to respond to a 6-0 embarrassing loss at the Bell Centre? Take a 5-0 lead into the second intermission and hold on for a win.

The Canadiens needed this victory and so did their fans, so enjoy!

This season the Canadiens have typically managed to play well for one period per game but that has rarely been the second. Tonight, Montreal exploded for four goals in the middle frame on just three high dangers scoring chances. Ryan Poehling, who continues to solidify his place in the lineup, scored twice in the period.

The Predators looked out of sync not having played since Tuesday. Nashville’s game against the Senators in Ottawa on Thursday was postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak. 

Artturi Lehkonen was the Canadiens best player in every period being involved all over the ice. Lehkonen had a goal and an assist in just over 16 minutes of icetime.

Sam Montembeault picked up his first win as a Canadien with a strong first period performance. 

Even Joel Edmundson had a hand in tonight’s victory despite remaining out with injury.

For years the Canadiens have hit the ice accompanied by “Fix You” from Coldplay. This season the Habs’ game presentation staff had ditched the traditional opening opening song to the dismay of many fans and apparently the players. Prior to tonight’s game, Edmundson sent a message to Canadiens Communications chief Paul Wilson to restore their introduction tune.

“Fix You” played and the Canadiens won. Coincidence?

Up Next

The Canadiens don’t play until Wednesday when they take on the Capitals in Washington D.C. just ahead of American Thanksgiving.

Plus

▲  Ryan Poehling, Artturi Lehkonen, Chris Wideman, Jeff Petry, Tyler Toffoli, Brendan Gallagher, Joel Armia

Minus

▼  Ben Chiarot, Cole Caufield

Game Preview

Check out the game preview here: Montembeault to Start | PREVIEW: NSH @ MTL

The Numbers

Game Statistics
CANADIENS   PREDATORS
29 Shots 36
57 Face-off % 43
1-for-2 Power Play 2-for-3
23 Penalty Minutes 21
22 Hits 37
52 Corsi For 50
Scoring Summary
FINAL 1 2 3 OT SO T
Canadiens (5-13-2) 1 4 1 – – 6
Predators (9-6-1) 0 0 3 – – 3
Scorers Goalies
  • MTL: Lehkonen (1), Dvorak (3), Gallagher (4)-PPG, Poehling (2), Poehling (3), Toffoli (4)
  • NSH: Duchene (10)-PPG, Duchene (11)-PPG, Duchene (12)
  • MTL: Montembeault (W) (1-3-1)
  • NSH: Saros (L) (7-6-1), Rittich

Stars of the Game

Official NHL Three Stars
NHL3stars
  1. Ryan Poehling  MTL
  2. Matt Duchene  NSH
  3. Artturi Lehkonen  MTL

Watch

Video Highlights

What Did They Say?

Post-game Quotes

Dominique Ducharme

  • “I liked our commitment. In general, it’s positive, but we have to come back to work on Monday and prepare for Wednesday’s game.”

Brendan Gallagher

  • “We are going through a difficult period. It’s good to see the guys with the smiles on their faces and I hope that will continue.”

Ryan Poehling

  • “I know I have to trust myself. If I make mistakes, the worst that will happen is a referral to Laval, but I love this place. I believe that mentality helps me and I’m doing well so far.”

Artturi Lehkonen

  • “Winning is more fun than losing.”

Quotes courtesy of NHL.com

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1 COMMENT

  1. salut-bien chers amis allhabs
    happy for the team
    happy for CH25
    very displeased to see mikey pezzetta et sami niku sit out,
    not neccessary.c’mon coach gotta play them!!!not the reason we are losing.shorten the bench?not the playoffs.play the kids.we need them.
    merci pour l’ecoute
    portez-vous tous bien
    familleCH,malgres le tout
    guyCH10 soit avec-nous en prieres et pensees

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