The Montreal Canadiens lost 4-2 to the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday. Detroit controlled the game early, outshooting Montreal 17-4 in the first period and taking a 2-0 lead.

The Montreal Canadiens had a game against their direct competition the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday and there are a few important things to note from the tilt.

The Montreal Canadiens started to turn their season around when they beat the Detroit Red Wings in a back to back with Samuel Montembeault in net, and tonight, they'll hope to win the third match up against the two sides.

Puck drop for the third battle of the season between Detroit (21-21-5; 47 points) and Montreal (24-19-4; 52 points) is set for 7 p.m., with broadcast coverage on FanDuel Sports Network Detroit and the Red Wings Radio Network (97.1 The Ticket in Detroit).

After winning with their B-game on Tuesday, the Canadiens didn't play much better on Thursday. Despite knowing their mistakes, it's going to take more than some candid self-reflection to get back to their previous level of play.

Dylan Larkin had a goal and an assist in his 700th career game to lead the Detroit Red Wings past the Montreal Canadiens, 4-2, ending a losing streak.

Gritty Brendan Gallagher, who contributed an assist, played the 800th regular-season game of his NHL career at Detroit.

Jackson native Carter Mazur had an assist in his return to the Griffins' lineup for the first time since an injury on Oct. 18, 2024.

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Three players from the Canadiens reached an important milestone during Thursday’s game against the Red Wings. Brendan Gallagher played his 800th game in the NHL, while it was the 500th for Patrik Laine and Christian Dvorak.

NEW YORK — Defenseman K’Andre Miller had a goal and an assist and Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves as the surging New York Rangers routed the Philadelphia Flyers 6-1 on Thursday night.

Seth Jarvis had two goals and sparked the Carolina Hurricanes' big second period in a 7-4 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday in Raleigh, N.C. Sebastian Aho and Jarvis both had a goal and two assists in the five-goal second.