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Original Six Rivals Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings Set to Face Off in Key Playoff Matchup

In this content, we see an upcoming matchup between Original Six teams, the Montreal Canadiens and the Detroit Red Wings, as they face off in the Motor City. Both teams are looking to secure a spot in the playoffs and our Canadiens vs. Red Wings prediction provides insight into the game. Montreal is coming off a 3-2 win against Tampa Bay, while Detroit fell 2-1 to Philadelphia in their previous game. The Red Wings have had the upper hand in recent meetings with a 6-2-2 record, but Montreal has won the last two matchups, including a 5-1 victory in their most recent game in December 2024. Detroit is currently favored to win with a -125 opening line that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Canadiens +105 | Red Wings -125
• Spread: Canadiens +1.5 (-250) | Red Wings -1.5 (+205)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 56%.

Montreal vs Detroit Stats

Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens celebrated a victory against Tampa Bay on Tuesday night, bringing their record to 7-2-1 in their last 10 games. They currently stand at 24-19-4 for the season and are tied for fourth place in the Atlantic Division, a mere point behind the final guaranteed playoff spot. With averages of 3.04 goals scored and 3.30 goals against per game, they rank 12th in offensive production and 26th in defense. Additionally, they have a power play success rate of 20.8% and a penalty kill success rate of 81.7%, positioning them 18th and 9th in the league, respectively. In their recent game against Tampa Bay, Montreal came from behind to secure the win with goals from Juraj Slafkovsky, Alex Newhook, and Jake Evans. Goaltender Sam Montembeault made 33 saves in the game and is expected to start in their next match. Overall, Montreal is ranked 15th in the power rankings, 14th in offense, and 27th in defense for the season.

Detroit Red Wings Analysis

Detroit Red Wings suffered their third straight loss against Philadelphia, putting them at a 21-21-5 record and seventh in the Atlantic Division. They are currently six points behind the Lightning for a playoff spot and five points behind Ottawa for a wild card spot. The Red Wings are struggling offensively, ranking 24th in the league in goals per game and 25th in goals against. Despite their defensive efforts in the game against Philadelphia, they were unable to secure a win in overtime. Detroit's power play success rate is 2nd in the league, but their penalty killing is ranked last. In the matchup, Ben Chiarot scored the tying goal in the third period but ultimately lost in overtime. Alex Lyon made 24 saves for Detroit in the game. Detroit has not announced a starting goaltender for their next game. Additionally, the Red Wings have a power ranking of 12 and rank 25th in offense and defense. In their last three matchups against Montreal, Detroit went 1-2-0.

Montreal Canadiens Soar in Playoff Push While Detroit Red Wings Struggle

Recently, the Montreal Canadiens have demonstrated a strong performance, propelling themselves into playoff contention in the competitive Eastern Conference. Their offensive strategies have been particularly effective, positioning them as a formidable opponent on the ice. In contrast, the Detroit Red Wings, previously successful under Todd MacLellan's leadership, have experienced a decline in performance, securing only one victory in their last five games, including a recent loss to Philadelphia. Although the Red Wings have shown proficiency in offensive play and the power play, they struggle defensively and have not performed well in penalty killing situations. Given Montreal's current momentum, it is anticipated that they will secure a victory on the road, maintaining their impressive streak.

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