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 |
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CANADIENS Montreal |
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6-3 |
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PREDATORS Nashville |
Canadiens LineupForward linesTyler Toffoli – Nick Suzuki – Cole Caufield Jonathan Drouin – Christian Dvorak – Josh Anderson Joel Armia – Jake Evans – Brendan Gallagher Ryan Poehling – Artturi Lehkonen Defence pairingsBen Chiarot – Jeff Petry Mattias Norlinder – David Savard Alexander Romanov – Brett Kulak Chris Wideman GoaltendersSam Montembeault – Cayden Primeau ScratchesSami Niku, Michael Pezzetta InjuriesCedric 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 ReportWhat’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 NextThe 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 ArmiaMinus▼ Ben Chiarot, Cole CaufieldGame PreviewCheck 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 |
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Stars of the Game
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What Did They Say?
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Dominique Ducharme
Brendan Gallagher
Ryan Poehling
Artturi Lehkonen
Quotes courtesy of NHL.com |
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