The Montreal Canadiens (13-16-3) welcome the Detroit Red Wings (13-15-4) to the Bell Centre for a crucial Atlantic Division matchup that could have significant implications for both teams' seasons.
Both clubs enter the contest looking to build momentum, with the Canadiens coming off an impressive 6-1 victory over Buffalo while the Red Wings secured a hard-fought 6-4 win against Philadelphia in their previous outings.
Montreal's dynamic duo of Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield, who have combined for 28 goals and 33 assists this season, will face off against Detroit's potent offensive threats Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, and Dylan Larkin, who have accumulated 38 goals and 45 assists between them.
The teams' recent head-to-head history has favored Detroit, with the Red Wings winning seven of their last ten meetings, though Montreal holds a slight edge in recent form with five wins in their last ten games compared to Detroit's three.
While both teams have struggled defensively this season, allowing over three goals per game, their offensive capabilities suggest this could be an entertaining, high-scoring affair.
As these longtime rivals prepare to face off, special attention will be focused on the goaltending battle, with Montreal's Sam Montembeault and Detroit's Alex Lyon both looking to prove themselves as reliable netminders for their respective clubs.
Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings: who will win?
For tonight's Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings matchup, our predictive model gives the Red Wings a 60.89% chance of defeating the Canadiens.
Detroit Red Wings: 60.89% win probability
- Better defensive efficiency (102 goals against vs Canadiens' 117)
- Higher points percentage (30 points in 32 games vs Canadiens' 29 in 32)
- More consistent recent form (LWWLW vs Canadiens' WWLLW)
Montreal Canadiens: 39.11% win probability
- Poor defensive record (117 goals against, 3rd worst in Atlantic Division)
- Lower win percentage (13 wins in 32 games, 0.406 win percentage)
- Goal differential issues (-25, significantly worse than Red Wings' -15)
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Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings odds
| Montreal Canadiens | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -102 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | -115 (via Caesars Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Montreal Canadiens have won 13 out of 32 matches this season.
- 2The Detroit Red Wings have won 13 out of 32 matches this season.
- 3With 29 points, the Montreal Canadiens holds the 15th position in the league standings.
- 4Detroit Red Wings's 30 points place them 14th in the rankings.
Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings form
Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings head to head
Montreal Canadiens
33%
Detroit Red Wings
67%
Dec 21, 2024
Detroit Red Wings
3 : 4
Montreal Canadiens
Apr 16, 2024
Montreal Canadiens
4 : 5
Detroit Red Wings
Apr 15, 2024
Detroit Red Wings
5 : 4
Montreal Canadiens
Dec 3, 2023
Montreal Canadiens
4 : 5
Detroit Red Wings
Nov 10, 2023
Detroit Red Wings
2 : 3
Montreal Canadiens
Apr 4, 2023
Montreal Canadiens
0 : 5
Detroit Red Wings
