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Predators vs Canadiens

Final · Thu Oct 8 · 7:00 PM ET · Bell Centre

Nashville PredatorsPredators
5
FinalOct 8, 2026
Montreal CanadiensCanadiens
2
StreamESPN+Scripps Sports

Recap

The Nashville Predators beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 on the road at Bell Centre on Oct 8, 2026.

The Predators came back from 2 goals down, trailing 2-0 in the second period. The go-ahead score came with 16:44 left in the third period: Ryan O'Reilly Goal (1) Tip-In, assists: Roman Josi (3), Steven Stamkos (3). The Predators won despite being outshot 34-20.

Kalshi had the Predators at 40% and Polymarket at 40% to win before puck drop. Among the public, 87% of moneyline bets and 92% of the money were on the Canadiens.

Score by period

Nashville Predators and Montreal Canadiens, score by period
Team123T
NSH0235
MON0202

Scoring plays

Second Period

  1. MONGoal · 3:12Nick Suzuki Goal (3) Backhand, assists: none0-1
  2. MONGoal · 8:50Alex Newhook Goal (1) Snap Shot, assists: Josh Anderson (2)0-2
  3. NSHGoal · 15:06Alexander Kerfoot Goal (1) Tip-In, assists: Adam Wilsby (2), Ross Colton (1)1-2
  4. NSHGoal · 19:28Matthew Wood Goal (1) Snap Shot, assists: Steven Stamkos (2), Filip Forsberg (4)2-2

Third Period

  1. NSHGoal · 16:44Ryan O'Reilly Goal (1) Tip-In, assists: Roman Josi (3), Steven Stamkos (3)3-2
  2. NSHGoal · 17:23Adam Edstrom Goal (1) Snap Shot, assists: Brady Skjei (2), Alexander Kerfoot (2)4-2
  3. NSHGoal · 18:34Adam Edstrom Goal (2) Snap Shot, assists: Roman Josi (4), Jack Drury (1)5-2

Team stats

NSHMON
Shots
20
34
Power Play Goals
2
0
Faceoff Win Percent
49.1
50.9
Hits
18
15
Blocked Shots
16
9
Penalty Minutes
6
20

Top performers

Nashville PredatorsMontreal Canadiens

Goals

Adam Edstrom2
Nick Suzuki1

Assists

Roman Josi2
Josh Anderson1

Points

Adam Edstrom2
Nick Suzuki1

Betting splits at puck drop

Consensus
MoneylineNSH · MON
Bets13%87%
Money8%92%
Puck lineNSH · MON
Bets52%48%
Money10%90%
Total O/UOver · Under
Bets33%67%
Money89%11%

Scores and stats: ESPN. Prediction-market prices: Kalshi and Polymarket. Betting splits: a consensus across several sportsbooks. Odds change constantly: confirm the price at the book. 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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