- Matchup: Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings
- Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network
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The Detroit Red Wings (37-23-8) are set to face off against the Montreal Canadiens (37-20-10) at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday.
Heading into this game, the Montreal Canadiens are riding high after a close 3-2 victory against the Boston Bruins. Despite an average offensive display, the Canadiens managed to convert 3 out of 31 shots attempted. They had one power play opportunity but failed to capitalize on it, spending 8 minutes in the penalty box.
This season, Canadiens opponents have had 212 power play attempts (ranking 5th in the NHL), successfully scoring 49 goals. Montreal has faced 1,843 shots, boasting a save percentage of .882. On offense, they’ve taken 1,777 shots, achieving a shooting percentage of 13.2%. At even strength, the Canadiens have conceded 168 goals while scoring 188 of their own. With 191 power play chances, they have netted 46 goals, translating to a power play success rate of 24.08%. Currently, they sit with 84 points, yielding a points percentage of .627, and rank third in the league with 234 goals scored while allowing 217 goals against.
The goaltender for this matchup will be Jakub Dobes. In his career, Dobes has allowed 134 goals with a goals-against average of 2.85. Having participated in 49 professional games, his save percentage is .898 over 928 minutes played. He holds a record of 29 wins, 11 losses, and 7 ties, starting in 47 games. Dobes has achieved 26 quality starts, boasting a quality start percentage of .553, and has faced 1,311 shots, making 1,177 saves.
On the other hand, the Detroit Red Wings are coming off a win against the Calgary Flames, securing a 5-2 victory. They scored on 5 out of 25 shots and had 4 power play opportunities, converting 1 into a goal.
This season, the Red Wings have scored 152 goals at even strength and 46 goals (ranking 10th in the NHL) during power plays. They have taken 1,911 shots, resulting in a shooting percentage of 10.36%, while giving up 1,887 shots. With a total of 198 goals scored and 82 points, their points percentage stands at .603. The Red Wings have allowed 200 goals, including 162 at even strength and 38 while shorthanded. They have been awarded 210 power play chances with a success rate of 21.90%, and their penalty kill rate is at 78.65% against 178 power play opportunities, alongside a save percentage of 89.4%.
John Gibson will be defending the net for Detroit, having made 15,089 saves out of 16,586 shots, yielding a save percentage of .910. Gibson’s career record stands at 229 wins, 232 losses, and 66 ties, playing in 551 games as a starter. He has spent a total of 26,925 minutes on the ice, with a quality start percentage of 54.4% and 293 quality starts in his career. On average, teams have managed to score 2.78 goals per game against him, with a total of 1,497 goals allowed.
Who will triumph in tonight’s NHL battle on the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Favor Montreal
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