Sam Montembeault made 20 saves for his fourth shutout this season, and Patrik Laine and Nick Suzuki each had a goal and two assists for Montreal (27-26-5), which went 1-7-1 in its nine games prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off break.

Nick Suzuki and Patrik Laine each had a goal and two assists, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-0.

Despite the ramifications, the Montreal Canadiens’ 4-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night at the Bell Centre had to feel good for the home side.

The Hurricanes are not reportedly shopping Mikko Rantanen on the trade market with less than two weeks left until the deadline.

It seems Carolina’s only focus right now is keeping Rantanen, whether as an extended player or worst case as a rental.

It's been over a month since the Carolina Hurricanes acquired Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche in a blockbuster three-team deal involving the Chicago Blackhawks. Nevertheless, it's rumored the 28-year-old right winger could be peddled before the March 7 NHL trade deadline.