The Montreal Canadiens tried to move to a strong four wins in five contests to start the season taking on the Nashville Predators at the Bell Centre. The record would solidify thoughts that this is a club on the upswing and for real.

And they are.

Goals by Cole Caufield with 20 seconds left in regulation and two seconds left in overtime powered the Canadiens to a 3-2 win.

Wilde Horses

In the first two home contests, it’s clear that teams are coming to Montreal with an idea that they need to slow down the game. The opposition coaches are attempting to create a choppy contest with little flow. At the halfway mark, the Canadiens had eight shots.

Offensively, it was a slog. However, some players did stand out for outstanding decisions on defence. Mike Matheson continues to be at the hei

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