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2024 - 12 - 5

Canadiens Shut Down the Predators: Laine Scores Again!

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Montreal's Patrik Laine leads the way to victory as the Canadiens shut out the Predators 3-0!

In an electrifying showdown at the Bell Centre, the Montreal Canadiens clinched a decisive 3-0 victory over the Nashville Predators. Fresh off a knee injury, Patrik Laine wasted no time making an impact by scoring his second goal in as many games, this time thanks to a 5-on-3 power play that brought the fans to their feet. Laine’s impressive performance not only showcased his incredible skills but also raised hopes among Canadiens fans for a successful season ahead. Samuel Montembeault was equally stellar in the net, achieving his third shutout of the season, as he blocked all 29 shots thrown at him by the Preds.

This victory marked a pivotal moment for the Canadiens, who had just come off a narrow win against the New York Islanders. Laine’s return has energized the team and provided much-needed momentum during a crucial five-game homestand. In fact, Laine became the first player since Brian Gionta and Travis Moen in 2009 to score in his first two games with the Canadiens. Each goal he nets sends waves of excitement into the Bell Centre, echoing the chants of hopeful fans who yearn for playoffs.

On the flip side, the Nashville Predators are going through a rough patch, as this loss marked their sixth consecutive defeat. Goaltender Justus Annunen made his debut and held strong, but it was clear the Predators’ offensive struggles continue to plague them. The lack of scoring options has left the team searching for answers as they head into a challenging schedule ahead.

Looking beyond this game, it’s worth noting that Montembeault will represent Canada in the upcoming NHL 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, an opportunity that puts him in the spotlight on a larger stage. This recognition not only showcases his talents but is also a testament to the Canadiens’ trust in his abilities. With Laine's scoring prowess and Montembeault's solid netminding, the Montreal Canadiens could be gearing up for an exciting season—complete with the promise of playoff contention!

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Laine scores in 2nd straight game, Canadiens shut out Predators (NHL.com)

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Patrik Laine a inscrit un second filet en autant de match, tandis que ... (98,5 fm)

Patrik Laine a inscrit un second filet en autant de match, tandis que Samuel Montembeault a réalisé son troisième jeu blanc de la saison.

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Montembeault, Laine lead Canadiens to 3-0 win as Predators lose ... (Delta-Optimist)

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Preds Finish Back-to-Back Set With Loss to Canadiens (The Official Site of the Nashville Predators)

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Liveblog: Montembeault starts again for Canadiens vs. Predators (The North Bay Nugget)

Sam Montembeault starts in goal for the Montreal Canadiens when they take on the Nashville Predators on Thursday night at the Bell Centre.

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Predators Blanked 3-0 by Canadiens for Sixth Straight Loss (Yahoo Sports)

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NSH@MTL : Ce que vous devez savoir (Canadiens.com)

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Voici l'alignement du Canadien pour le match face aux Preds (Habsolument Fan)

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Ottawa demande au tribunal un autre délai pour régler le sort des ... (La Presse)

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Canadiens 3-0 Predators (6 Dec, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN (UK) (ESPN.co.uk)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Montreal Canadiens vs. Nashville Predators NHL game from 6 December 2024 on ESPN (UK).

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Montembeault, Laine lead Canadiens to 3-0 win as Predators lose ... (CTV Montreal)

Sam Montembeault stopped 29 shots and Patrik Laine scored again to lead the Montreal Canadiens past the Nashville Predators 3-0 on Thursday night.

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Canadiens can't get too high after mistake-riddled win over Predators (Sportsnet.ca)

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Laine imite Brian Gionta et Travis Moen (RDS)

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Canadiens 3-0 Predators (Dec 5, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Montreal Canadiens vs. Nashville Predators NHL game from December 5, 2024 on ESPN.

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Laine marque encore et le Canadien bat les Predators 3-0 (Le Droit)

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Montembeault, Laine lead Canadiens to 3-0 win as Predators lose ... (battlefordsNOW)

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Canadiens' Montembeault shining after Canada selection: 'That's ... (ElliotLakeToday.com)

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Montembeault et Laine confirment leur invitation (RDS)

Montembeault a signé un jeu blanc et Laine a encore marqué dans une victoire du CH au lendemain de leur sélection pour la Confrontation des 4 nations.

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Call of the Wilde: Canadiens blank Predators for 2nd-straight win (Globalnews.ca)

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Canadiens' Montembeault shining after Canada selection: 'That's ... (battlefordsNOW)

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Expert recap and game analysis of the Montreal Canadiens vs. Nashville Predators NHL game from 6 December 2024 on ESPN (AU).

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Former Canadiens Doing Well In The KHL (Yahoo Sports)

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MONTREAL - Sam Montembeault found out last Sunday he'd don the red and white as one of Canada's goalies at the...

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