Nashville Predators Set to Battle Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre

As the Nashville Predators prepare to face off against the Montreal Canadiens at the iconic Bell Centre, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent trend of success. The Predators have shown a mix of results in their past few games, but there's a positive momentum building that could prove pivotal in this upcoming match.

In their last game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, despite a strong defensive effort with 36 hits and 33 saves from goaltending, resulting in an impressive save percentage of 94 percent, the Predators fell short by one goal. Their shooting accuracy was low at just 3 percent with only one goal from 33 shots. The faceoff win rate also stood below par at 46 percent.

However, looking back two games prior reveals a more promising picture. Against the Ottawa Senators, Nashville displayed dominance with a shutout victory scoring three goals and boasting an impeccable save percentage of 100 percent from an impressive total of 38 saves. Their shooting accuracy improved significantly to eight percent.

The most recent victory came against the Washington Capitals where they managed three goals on fewer shots (21), translating into a much higher shooting percentage of fourteen percent. This game also saw an improvement in faceoffs with a win rate climbing up to sixty percent.

The upcoming game promises to be exciting as Nashville looks to capitalize on these improving trends while contending with Montreal's home-ice advantage. Fans should look for Nashville's goaltending performance and whether they can maintain or improve upon their offensive efficiency seen in previous outings.

The action unfolds on January 13th at Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada. Fans can catch all the excitement live on ESPN+, TSN2 for international viewers or BSSO for away supporters starting from midnight UTC. Local fans may also tune into RDS for coverage tailored for international audiences.