Montreal Canadiens 48-24-10 · 106 PTS Canadiens vs Predators
MTL lead all-time 19-17-1 · 37 meetings since 1998
Next meeting: October 8, 2026
Nashville Predators 38-34-10 · 86 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2025-2026 Season Series
MTL lead 2-0
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-16 | NSH @ MTL | 2-3 | MTL | OT/SO |
| 2026-03-28 | MTL @ NSH | 4-1 | MTL |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 6 Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-28 | 2025-2026 | MTL @ NSH | 4-1 | MTL | |
| 2025-10-16 | 2025-2026 | NSH @ MTL | 2-3 | MTL | OT/SO |
| 2025-04-06 | 2024-2025 | MTL @ NSH | 2-1 | MTL | |
| 2024-12-05 | 2024-2025 | NSH @ MTL | 0-3 | MTL | |
| 2024-03-05 | 2023-2024 | MTL @ NSH | 4-3 | MTL | |
| 2023-12-10 | 2023-2024 | NSH @ MTL | 2-1 | NSH |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
5MTL wins
1NSH wins
6Games
1OT/SO games
17-9Goals (MTL-NSH)
4.3Goals/game
| Season | GP | MTL W | NSH W | MTL goals | NSH goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| 2024-2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023-2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Montreal Canadiens have won 5 straight meetings.
Highest-scoring meeting: MTL 4, NSH 3 — March 5, 2024 (7 goals).
Most lopsided: MTL 4, NSH 1 — March 28, 2026.
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1998
19MTL wins
17NSH wins
1Ties
37Games
93-101Goals (MTL-NSH)
First meeting: December 12, 1998 — MTL 2, NSH 2.
| Decade | GP | MTL W | NSH W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | 7 | 4 | |
| 2010s | 14 | 5 | 9 | |
| 2000s | 9 | 6 | 3 | |
| 1990s | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
05 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Canadiens vs Predators games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nick Suzuki | MTL | 6 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
 Cole Caufield | MTL | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
 Lane Hutson | MTL | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
 Jake Evans | MTL | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
 Filip Forsberg | NSH | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
 Oliver Kapanen | MTL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2026 | 2026-2027 | NSH @ MTL | Montreal |
| January 15, 2027 | 2026-2027 | MTL @ NSH | Nashville |
Canadiens vs Predators — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Canadiens and Predators?
- The Montreal Canadiens lead the all-time series 19-17-1 across 37 meetings (regular season and playoffs).
- When did the Canadiens and Predators first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on December 12, 1998: MTL 2, NSH 2.
- When do the Canadiens play the Predators next?
- The Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators meet next on October 8, 2026 in Montreal.
- Who won the last Canadiens vs Predators game?
- The Montreal Canadiens won the most recent meeting 4-1, on March 28, 2026.
- What is the Canadiens' record against the Predators?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Montreal Canadiens are 5-1 against the Nashville Predators across 6 meetings (regular season and playoffs), outscoring them 17-9 along the way.
- Who leads the 2025-2026 season series between the Canadiens and Predators?
- The Montreal Canadiens lead the 2025-2026 season series 2-0 through 2 games.
- Who has the most points in Canadiens vs Predators games?
- Nick Suzuki leads all skaters with 7 points (1 goal, 6 assists) in 6 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.