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Montreal Canadiens to Conquer or Capitulate in Detroit?

As the Montreal Canadiens prepare to face the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a recent defeat. The Canadiens' performance has been a mixed bag in their last few outings, with a notable shutout loss against the Carolina Hurricanes followed by an emphatic victory over the Philadelphia Flyers and a tight win against the Colorado Avalanche.


Dec 2, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens left wing Tanner Pearson (70) shoots the puck as Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jake Walman (96) defends during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

The Canadiens' resilience was on full display as they rebounded from their scoreless game against the Hurricanes with an impressive 24 percent shooting percentage against the Flyers. This offensive surge was coupled with solid goaltending, as they allowed only one goal on thirty shots. However, consistency remains an issue; while they managed to secure another win over the Avalanche, it was by a narrow margin with only two goals scored and one conceded.


One area of concern for Montreal is their powerplay performance. Despite having opportunities in these games, they failed to capitalize on them against both Carolina and Colorado. Their faceoff win percentage has also been inconsistent, which could be crucial in maintaining possession and control of the game.


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 upcoming match presents an opportunity for redemption and consistency for Montreal. Fans will be looking closely at how well their team can maintain puck control during faceoffs and whether they can improve their powerplay efficiency.


As we look ahead to this clash on April 15th at 23:00 UTC at Little Caesars Arena, supporters can catch all the action live on ESPN+ via internet streaming or BSDETX television network. Will Montreal harness their evident potential and claim victory? Or will Detroit prove too strong on home ice?


Dec 2, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Detroit Red Wings left wing J.T. Compher (37) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens right wing Joel Armia (40) during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports
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