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Ryan O'Reilly scores as Predators rally past Canadiens 5-2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 2:15 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Ryan O'Reilly scores as Predators rally past Canadiens 5-2

Summary

Ryan O'Reilly scored the go-ahead goal with 3:16 remaining, helping the Nashville Predators overcome a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 on Thursday night. O'Reilly redirected a shot from Roman Josi for the crucial goal. Adam Edstrom secured the win with two empty-net tallies, while Juuse Saros made 32 saves. The Canadiens had taken an early lead with goals from Nick Suzuki and Alex Newhook but could not hold off the Predators' comeback. Nashville had previously lost five straight to Montreal. Up next, the Predators will face the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, while the Canadiens will host the Detroit Red Wings the same day.

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By the Numbers

•Predators rally from 2-0 down to win 5-2.
•O'Reilly scores crucial go-ahead goal late in the match.
•Edstrom adds two empty-net goals for Nashville.
•Saros records 32 saves in the victory.
•Predators play Ottawa next; Canadiens face Detroit.

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2:15 AMYahoo Sports — Ryan O'Reilly scores go-ahead goal as Predators rally for 5-2 win over Canadiens

What they're saying

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MONTREAL (AP) — Ryan O’Reilly scored the go-ahead goal with 3:16 remaining, and the Nashville Predators rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 on Thursday night.The veteran redirected a point shot from Roman Josi on the power play, 59 seconds after Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson tripped Steven Stamkos in the neutral zone.
— Yahoo Sports

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