Final
Predators vs Canadiens
Nashville Predators at Montreal Canadiens. Oct 8, 2026, puck drop 5:00 PM MDT.
Centre Bell, Montreal
Chris Kreider scored the first goal of Predators vs Canadiens on Oct 8, 2026, at 1:36 of the first period, assisted by Alex Newhook and Mike Matheson. 2% of fans called it.
What fans picked
47 calls before puck drop.
- 38% of fans picked Cole Caufield
- 19% of fans picked Juraj Slafkovský
- 11% of fans picked Filip Forsberg
- 11% of fans picked Nick Suzuki
- 6% of fans picked Oliver Kapanen
- Other players: 15%
Who scores first
- The Canadiens (the Habs) have scored first in 3 of 9 games this season (2026-27). Cole Caufield scored their first goal most often, 1 time. Team page →
More
- Canadiens first goal scorer stats →
- Chris Kreider first goal stats →
- Alex Newhook first goal stats →
- Mike Matheson first goal stats →
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