The Montreal Canadiens bring their hot streak to Little Caesars Arena as they face the Detroit Red Wings in a crucial Atlantic Division matchup on Thursday night.
The Canadiens enter the contest riding high with a 7-2-1 record in their last 10 games, including an impressive 3-2 victory over Tampa Bay on Tuesday night where Sam Montembeault made 33 saves.
Detroit, meanwhile, looks to snap out of their recent slump, having lost three straight games and posting just one win in their last five outings.
Both Original Six teams find themselves in a tight playoff race, with Montreal currently tied for the final wild card spot while Detroit sits just five points behind in the chase.
The historical edge belongs to the Red Wings, who hold a 6-2-2 advantage in the last 10 meetings between these teams, though Montreal has claimed victory in the two most recent encounters, including a decisive 5-1 win in December.
With both teams' postseason aspirations hanging in the balance and their recent head-to-head history suggesting an intense battle, this matchup promises to deliver compelling hockey action in the Motor City.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Montreal Canadiens: who will win?
For tonight's Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens matchup, our predictive model gives the Canadiens a 59% chance of defeating the Red Wings.
Montreal Canadiens: 59% win probability
- Superior offensive output (145 goals for vs Red Wings' 132)
- Better recent form (WWLWW vs Red Wings' LLLWL)
- Higher points total (52 points in 47 games vs Red Wings' 47 points)
Detroit Red Wings: 41% win probability
- Poor defensive record (152 goals against, ranking near bottom of Atlantic)
- Struggling recent form (Lost 3 of last 5 games - LLLWL)
- Lower scoring efficiency (132 goals in 47 games, 2.81 goals/game)
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Detroit Red Wings vs. Montreal Canadiens odds
| Detroit Red Wings | Montreal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -125 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) | +106 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Detroit Red Wings have won 21 out of 47 matches this season.
- 2The Montreal Canadiens have won 24 out of 47 matches this season.
- 3With 47 points, the Detroit Red Wings holds the 14th position in the league standings.
- 4Montreal Canadiens's 52 points place them 9th in the rankings.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Montreal Canadiens form
Detroit Red Wings vs. Montreal Canadiens head to head
Detroit Red Wings
50%
Montreal Canadiens
50%
Dec 22, 2024
Montreal Canadiens
5 : 1
Detroit Red Wings
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
