Canadiens vs Red Wings Game Thread Lineup and Viewing Guide
Innovative Matchup: Montreal Canadiens Face Off Against Detroit Red Wings
Montreal Canadiens Aim to Bounce Back
As the Montreal Canadiens face off against the Detroit Red Wings tonight, the stakes are high following their season-opening loss. After a 5-2 defeat that left players yearning for a victory, the Canadiens are determined to secure their first win. Coming off a game where their performance warranted more, the Canadiens are ready to make amends.
Detroit Red Wings Eye Competitive Edge
The Detroit Red Wings are gearing up to match NHL competitive standards, entering the game with renewed determination. While Montreal has already cleared its initial hurdles, Detroit aims to capitalize on this opportunity for a fast-paced contest.
Key Battle in the Goaltender Matchup
Jakub Dobeš takes the starting position for the Canadiens, marking his presence in one of the 17 back-to-back games the team will encounter. Facing him is John Gibson, who joins the Red Wings after a long tenure with the Anaheim Ducks. With a .912 save percentage in the 2024-25 season, Gibson aims to redefine his career in Detroit, promising an intriguing goaltender duel.
Projected Lineups for an Exciting Game
| Montreal Canadiens Projected Lineup | ||
|---|---|---|
| Left Wing | Centre | Right Wing |
| #13 Cole Caufield | #14 Nick Suzuki | #20 Juraj Slafkovský |
| #15 Alex Newhook | #91 Oliver Kapanen | #93 Ivan Demidov |
| #76 Zachary Bolduc | #77 Kirby Dach | #11 Brendan Gallagher |
| #92 Patrik Laine | #71 Jake Evans | #17 Josh Anderson |
| Left Defence | Right Defence | |
| #21 Kaiden Guhle | #48 Lane Hutson | |
| #8 Mike Matheson | #53 Noah Dobson | |
| #72 Arber Xhekaj | #45 Alexandre Carrier | |
| Starter | Backup | |
| #75 Jakub Dobeš | #35 Samuel Montembeault | |
| Detroit Red Wings Projected Lineup | ||
|---|---|---|
| Left Wing | Centre | Right Wing |
| Emmitt Finnie | Dylan Larkin | Lucas Raymond |
| Alex DeBrincat | Marco Kasper | Patrick Kane |
| Andrew Copp | J.T. Compher | Michael Brandsegg-Nygård |
| Elmer Soderblom | Michael Rasmussen | Mason Appleton |
| Left Defence | Right Defence | |
| Ben Chiarot | Moritz Seider | |
| Simon Edvinsson | Axel Sandin-Pellikka | |
| Albert Johansson | Travis Hamonic | |
| Starter | Backup | |
| John Gibson | Cam Talbot | |
Catch the Action Live
The match will be broadcast in the Canadiens’ region via TSN2 in English and RDS in French. Detroit fans can tune into the FanDuel Sports Network Detroit for coverage. Streaming options include ESPN+, TSN+, and RDS, offering multiple ways to catch this exciting game.
Stay tuned for post-game analysis and the EOTP 3 Stars recap on Emegypt, where insightful and humorous fan comments will be highlighted in our Top Six Minutes feature.
