Montembeault, Laine lead Canadiens to 3-0 win as Predators lose sixth straight [Video]

Sam Montembeault stopped 29 shots and Patrik Laine scored again to lead the Montreal Canadiens past the Nashville Predators 3-0 on Thursday night.

Jake Evans, with a short-handed goal, also scored and Joel Armia added an empty-netter for Montreal (10-13-3), which earned a second win in a row.

Montembeault earned his third shutout this season one day after being named to Canada’s 4 Nations Face-Off roster.

Justus Annunen made 27 saves in his first start for Nashville (7-14-6). The Predators, who entered the game 31st in the 32-team overall standings, lost a sixth straight game (0-3-3).

Evans opened the scoring 7:50 into the game after intercepting a turnover from Jonathan Marchessault, skating down the ice and beating Annunen short-side.

Laine doubled the lead 1:14 into the third with his second goal in as many games as a Canadien. The Finnish sharpshooter ripped a shot over Annunen’s shoulder on a 5-on-3 …