The Detroit Red Wings are set to host the Montreal Canadiens to open the thrilling NHL game on October 9, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT.
Based on their past regular-season stats, Detroit holds the advantage on the power play, striking at 27% (4th in the league), while Montreal's rate is 20.1% (21st). However, Detroit has a penalty kill percentage of only 70.1% (32nd), while the Canadiens respond with a great penalty kill rating of 80.9% (9th overall).
Montreal also has a little advantage in face-offs, winning 50.8% (13th) of draws compared to Detroit's 49% (22nd).
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Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens: Date and puck-drop time
The Detroit Red Wings will face the Montreal Canadiens in an exciting NHL game on October 9, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
| Date | October 9, 2025 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Location | Detroit, Michigan |
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Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens team news
Detroit Red Wings team news
Cam Talbot has a 21-19-5 record with two shutouts, a 2.93 GAA, and a .901 save percentage.
John Gibson boasts an 11-11-2 record, with a 2.77 GAA, a .912 save percentage.
Detroit Red Wings injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nate Danielson | Undisclosed | Out |
| Shai Buium | Undisclosed | Out |
Montreal Canadiens team news
Sam Montembeault has a 31-24-7 record, a 2.82 GAA, a .902 save percentage, and four shutouts.
Jakub Dobes has a 7-4-3 record, a 2.74 GAA, a .909 save percentage, and one shutout.
Montreal Canadiens injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| William Trudeau | Pectoral injury | Day-to-Day |
| Ivan Demidov | Wrist injury | Day-to-Day |
Detroit Red Wings and Montreal Canadiens head-to-head record
Given that their last five meetings have had a fairly even split of results, the Detroit Red Wings vs. the Montreal Canadiens game is sure to be fiercely contested.
The Red Wings won two games, 4-2 on January 24, 2025, and 5-4 on April 17, 2024, while the Canadiens had won three of the previous five matches, 4-1 on April 9, 2025, 5-1 on December 22, 2024, and 4-3 on December 21, 2024.
According to these findings, Detroit can challenge Montreal and keep the game close, even if they have been a little more dominant lately. This makes the battle unpredictable and is probably going to be determined by the night's goalie or special teams play.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Apr 09, 2025 | Canadiens 4-1 Red Wings |
| Jan 24, 2025 | Red Wings 4-2 Canadiens |
| Dec 22, 2024 | Canadiens 5-1 Red Wings |
| Dec 21, 2024 | Canadiens 4-3 Red Wings |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Red Wings 5-4 Canadiens |