Nashville Predators goaltender Justus Annunen (29) stops a shot by Montreal Canadiens' Jake Evans (71) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Montreal Canadiens' Jake Evans (71) celebrates after his goal over the Nashville Predators with teammates Joel Armia (40), David Savard (58) and Jayden Struble (47) during first-period NHL hockey game action in Montreal, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Montreal Canadiens' Patrik Laine (92) celebrates his first goal of the season with teammates Nick Suzuki (14), Lane Hutson (48), Cole Caufield (13) and Juraj Slafkovsky (20) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders in Montreal, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Nashville Predators' Michael McCarron (47) looks for the rebound in front of Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Montreal Canadiens' Jayden Struble, left, is checked into the boards by Nashville Predators' Cole Smith (36) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) makes a save as Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj (72) defends against Nashville Predators' Roman Josi (59) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)