Lines and defense pairings at morning skate – Dec. 5 

MONTREAL – The Canadiens look to exploit a weary Nashville team, on the second half of a back-to-back, as they host the Predators at the Bell Centre on Thursday.

Martin St-Louis is sticking to what worked on Tuesday with no lineup changes expected. Samuel Montembeault is slated to start versus the Preds.

Here’s tonight’s projected lineup:

Barring any last-minute changes, Michael Pezzetta and Justin Barron will be healthy scratches.

Puck drop is set for shortly after 7:00 p.m. ET. For tickets, click here.