Canadiens Extend Winning Streak to 4 Games with 4-1 Victory Over Predators

Montreal's young stars power the team's surge up the Atlantic Division standings.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 11:27pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey game in motion, with overlapping planes of blue, red, gold, navy, and white representing the players and action on the ice.The Canadiens' young stars power their surge up the standings with a decisive victory over the Predators.Today in Nashville

The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Saturday night, extending their winning streak to four games. Ivan Demidov, Oliver Kapanen, Alex Newhook, and Cole Caufield scored for the Canadiens, who are now third in the Atlantic Division. Goaltender Jacob Fowler made 23 saves for the win. The Predators' lone goal came late in the game from Zachary L'Heureux.

Why it matters

The Canadiens' recent hot streak has them surging up the standings in the competitive Atlantic Division, putting them in a strong position to secure a playoff spot. Meanwhile, the loss is a setback for the Predators, who were looking to solidify their hold on a wild-card berth in the Western Conference.

The details

The Canadiens dominated the first period, outshooting the Predators 9-2. Demidov opened the scoring with a wrist shot in the first period. In the second, Kapanen, Caufield, and Newhook all scored to give Montreal a 4-0 lead. Fowler, a third-round pick in 2023, made 23 saves to earn the win. Nashville's lone goal came late in the game from L'Heureux.

  • The Canadiens won their fourth straight game on Saturday night.
  • Caufield's goal was his 45th of the season, the first Canadiens player to reach that mark since Stephane Richer in 1989-90.
  • Hutson's assist was his 60th of the season, making him only the third defenseman in NHL history with multiple 60-assist seasons before age 23.

The players

Ivan Demidov

A forward for the Montreal Canadiens who scored a goal and added an assist in the win.

Oliver Kapanen

A forward for the Montreal Canadiens who scored a goal and added an assist in the victory.

Alex Newhook

A forward for the Montreal Canadiens who scored a goal and an assist in the game.

Cole Caufield

A forward for the Montreal Canadiens who scored his 45th goal of the season, the first Canadiens player to reach that mark since 1989-90.

Jacob Fowler

The Canadiens' goaltender, a third-round pick in the 2023 draft, who made 23 saves to earn the win.

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What they’re saying

“We're playing some really good hockey right now and it's great to see the young guys leading the way. This was a big win against a tough divisional opponent.”

— Nick Suzuki, Canadiens Captain

What’s next

The Canadiens will look to extend their winning streak to five games when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday. The Predators will begin a six-game road trip, starting with a matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday.

The takeaway

The Canadiens' young core of Demidov, Kapanen, Newhook, and Caufield have fueled the team's recent surge, putting them in a strong position to secure a playoff spot in the competitive Atlantic Division. Meanwhile, the loss is a setback for the Predators, who are trying to solidify their hold on a wild-card berth in the Western Conference.