The highly anticipated NHL game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Detroit Red Wings is set to take place on December 21, 2024, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT.
The Canadiens' power play is sitting at 22%, which is 14th in the league. The Detroit Red Wings, on the other hand, are just ahead with 24.7%, which is 8th.
Montreal has an ideal 81.1% penalty kill rate, which ranks them 11th in the league. This is in stark contrast to Detroit, which has a league-worst 67.9% kill rate and is ranked 31st.
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Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings: Date and puck-drop time
The Montreal Canadiens and the Detroit Red Wings will meet in an exciting NHL battle on December 21, 2024, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT, at Centre Bell, in Montreal, Canada.
| Date | December 21, 2024 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Location | Montreal, Canada |
How to watch Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings on TV & stream live online
TV channel: NHL Network
Streaming service: Fubo
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Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings team news
Montreal Canadiens team news
Cayden Primeau holds a 2-3-1 record, a 4.70 GAA, and a .836 SV%.
Sam Montembeault comes with a 10–13-2 record including a 2.92 GAA and a .902 SV%.
Nick Suzuki has 32 points, which includes eleven goals and twenty-one assists.
Montreal Canadiens injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| David Reinbacher | Knee injury | Out |
Detroit Red Wings team news
Alex Lyon has a record of 5-4-0, a 2.88 GAA, and a .903 SV%.
Lucas Raymond has 33 points, which includes thirteen goals and twenty assists.
Detroit Red Wings injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Simon Edvinsson | Upper body injury | Day-to-Day |
| Cam Talbot | Lower body injury | Day-to-Day |
Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings head-to-head record
This Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings game may be hotly contested based on the teams' five prior head-to-head records. In the last five games, the Red Wings have taken four of them, including three 5-4 wins in the months of April and December. There was one blowout win for Detroit, a 5-0 win in April 2023, and one close one for the Canadiens, a 3-2 win in the month of November 2023. Both teams have strong offensive players, so this game may be another high-scoring one. However, Detroit's recent success says they might have the edge going into this game.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2024 | Red Wings 5-4 Canadiens |
| Apr 16, 2024 | Red Wings 5-4 Canadiens |
| Dec 03, 2023 | Red Wings 5-4 Canadiens |
| Nov 10, 2023 | Canadiens 3-2 Red Wings |
| Apr 05, 2023 | Red Wings 5-0 Canadiens |