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Red Wings Set to Lock Horns with Canadiens at Bell Centre

As the Detroit Red Wings prepare to face off against the Montreal Canadiens, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain its recent momentum. The Red Wings have shown a mixed bag of results in their past few games, but there are positive signs that suggest they could come out on top in this matchup.


Dec 2, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Jesse Ylonen (56) plays the puck against Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

In their most recent game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Red Wings displayed an impressive offensive performance, netting four goals and securing a win. Their shooting percentage was solid at 12 percent and they managed to block 19 shots while delivering 30 hits. This level of aggression and defense could be crucial when they play at Bell Centre.


However, consistency has been an issue for Detroit as evidenced by their performance two games back. Against the Florida Panthers, despite a strong powerplay where they scored twice from just four shots, it wasn't enough to avoid an overtime loss. Their penalty kill was perfect though, saving all three shots faced during shorthanded situations.


Dec 2, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jake Walman (96) plays the puck against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

The game before that saw them shut out by the Carolina Hurricanes with no goals scored on 24 shots and a loss recorded. The silver lining here is that their goaltender made 29 saves with a save percentage of 100 percent during even-strength play.


Looking ahead to the upcoming game scheduled for April 16th at Bell Centre in Montreal, fans can expect Detroit's strategy to focus on capitalizing on powerplay opportunities while maintaining strong goaltending as seen in previous matches. With ESPN+ streaming online and BSDET covering it on TV, supporters won't miss any action starting from 23:00 UTC.


Dec 2, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Detroit Red Wings right wing Daniel Sprong (17) celebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens with his teammates at the bench during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

The venue may pose challenges; however, if Detroit can harness its demonstrated offensive capabilities and robust defense while improving consistency across periods – there's every chance for success against Montreal Canadiens in what promises to be an exciting encounter.

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