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- calendar_today October 8, 2026
Montreal Canadiens vs Nashville Predators: Game 4 Overview
The Montreal Canadiens are set to take on the Nashville Predators in their fourth game of the NHL season. The matchup is scheduled for 7:00 PM EDT (4:00 PM PDT) and will be broadcast on TSN2 in English and RDS in French in the Canadiens' region, and SCRIPPS in the Predators' region. Streaming options include ESPN+, RDS, and TSN+.
Canadiens Dealing with Growing Injury List
The Canadiens are contending with a series of injuries early in the season. Goaltender Samuel Montembeault is the latest to be sidelined, creating more opportunities for Jacob Fowler. Fowler moves quickly from being cut from training camp to being recalled and now is expected to start in Game 4. This marks Fowler's 18th career NHL start. He previously found success against the Nashville Predators, having secured a 4-1 win in late March.
Lineup Changes: Adam Engström to Make Season Debut
The game presents a chance for Adam Engström to join the Canadiens' lineup for the first time this season. Engström replaces Jayden Struble on defense, and with Kaiden Guhle nearing a return, this could be one of Engström's few appearances. He is anticipated to bring a puck-moving style to the defense and help the Canadiens press their offensive strategy.
Projected Montreal Canadiens Lineup
| Left Wing | Centre | Right Wing |
|---|---|---|
| #13 Cole Caufield | #14 Nick Suzuki | #22 Chris Kreider |
| #20 Juraj Slafkovský | #15 Alex Newhook | #77 Kirby Dach |
| #76 Zachary Bolduc | #24 Phillip Danault | #85 Alexandre Texier |
| #63 Florian Xhekaj | #71 Jake Evans | #17 Josh Anderson |
| Left Defence | Right Defence |
|---|---|
| #48 Lane Hutson | #45 Alexandre Carrier |
| #8 Mike Matheson | #53 Noah Dobson |
| #42 Adam Engström | #72 Arber Xhekaj |
| Starter | Backup |
|---|---|
| #32 Jacob Fowler | #75 Jakub Dobeš |
Injured: Ivan Demidov, Kaiden Guhle, Samuel Montembeault
Scratched: Oliver Kapanen, Jayden Struble
Projected Nashville Predators Lineup
| Left Wing | Centre | Right Wing |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | Ryan O’Reilly | Alex Kerfoot |
| Filip Forsberg | Matthew Wood | Nils Höglander |
| Ross Colton | Mavrik Bourque | Jonathan Marchessault |
| Jack Drury | Adam Edström |
| Left Defence | Right Defence |
|---|---|
| Nic Hague | Roman Josi |
| Brady Skjei | Nick Perbix |
| William Trudeau | Adam Wilsby |
| Jack Ahcan |
| Starter | Backup |
|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Matthew Murray |
Defensive Focus and Opportunities
The Predators have shown strong defensive form so far this season, surrendering just nine goals over three games. The Canadiens hope that Engström's inclusion will help them generate more offensive pressure in the Predators' zone.
Where to Watch and Stream the Game
The game will be available to watch on TSN2 (English) and RDS (French) in the Canadiens' region, and SCRIPPS in the Predators' region. For fans looking to stream, ESPN+, RDS, and TSN+ are available streaming options. With the montreal canadiens seeking to overcome their current injury challenges and the nashville predators continuing their strong start, fans can expect a competitive matchup in NHL Game 4.
Source: habseyesontheprize.com.
