With the Montreal Canadiens riding a five-game winning streak and boasting an impressive 8-1 record in their last nine home games, they enter Tuesday's crucial Eastern Conference showdown with a six-point cushion for the final wild card spot.
Detroit, despite winning three of their last four, faces an uphill battle having dropped eight of their last nine road games and trailing that same playoff position by six points with just six games remaining in their season.
The goaltending matchup could prove decisive as Montreal's Sam Montembeault (29-23-6) has backstopped the team to four straight victories, while Cam Talbot and the struggling Red Wings offense (ranking 22nd with just 2.8 goals per game) look to solve the Bell Centre curse when the Montreal Canadiens host the Detroit Red Wings.
Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings matchup, our predictive model gives the Canadiens a 75% chance of defeating the Wings.
Montreal Canadiens: 75% win probability
- Current hot streak (WWWWW recent form shows superior momentum)
- Better overall record (38 wins vs Detroit's 36 wins)
- More potent offense (232 goals scored compared to Detroit's 218)
Detroit Red Wings: 25% win probability
- Poor defensive record (238 goals against, ranking them 9th in Eastern Conference)
- Inconsistent recent form (WWLWL indicates lack of stability)
- Road game disadvantage (Montreal holds 8th position in conference while Detroit sits 9th)
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Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings odds
Here are the latest odds for the NHL matchup between the Detroit Red Wings and the Montreal Canadiens, with Montreal hosting at home on Tuesday, April 08.
| Montreal Canadiens | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -126 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) | +110 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
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Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings preview
The red-hot Canadiens welcome the desperate Red Wings to the Bell Centre Tuesday night in what could be a playoff-deciding Eastern Conference showdown.
Montreal's riding a five-game win streak and has been nearly unbeatable at home lately, winning eight of their last nine on home ice where they boast an impressive 21-12-5 record this season.
Detroit's playoff hopes are hanging by a thread, sitting six points out of the final wild card spot with just six games left, despite winning three of their last four - including a solid 2-1 victory over Florida on Sunday.
The goaltending battle favors Montreal, with Sam Montembeault winning his last four starts, while Detroit's Cam Talbot has been between the pipes for seven losses in his last ten appearances.
Nick Suzuki has been Montreal's offensive catalyst with 84 points (27 goals, 57 assists) and a team-leading +17 rating, while Detroit counters with Lucas Raymond (75 points) and sniper Alex DeBrincat (35 goals).
Detroit's power play ranks 4th in the NHL (27.9%), but their penalty kill is dead last - a weakness Montreal might exploit despite their middle-of-the-pack power play unit.
The Canadiens have been stingy lately with five of their last six games finishing under the total, suggesting another tight-checking affair could be in store.
If Montreal secures two points, they'll take a massive step toward clinching that final Eastern Conference wild card spot and potentially ending Detroit's playoff dreams in the process.
Key stats
- 1Montreal Canadiens are on a perfect 5-game winning streak (WWWWW), the best current form in the Eastern Conference
- 2Montreal (8th) sits 6 points ahead of Detroit (9th) in the Eastern Conference standings, both teams fighting for playoff position
- 3Montreal has a better goal differential (-20) compared to Detroit (-20) despite having only 6 more points
- 4Detroit has played one less game (76) than Montreal (77), giving them an opportunity to close the 6-point gap
Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings form
Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings head to head
Montreal Canadiens
33%
Detroit Red Wings
67%
Jan 24, 2025
Detroit Red Wings
4 : 2
Montreal Canadiens
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
