It has been a difficult season for the Montreal Canadiens and it will not get any easier as they travel to Michigan to face the 11-time Stanley Cup Champion Detroit Red Wings.
The Red Wings have not been able to match their usual highs but a 39-32-9 record means that they are tied for the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern conference. Detroit is 3-4-3 in their last ten games and after an unexpected 5-4 win over a stacked Toronto Maple Leafs side, the team is looking to put a streak together with a win over the Canadiens.
The Canadiens, meanwhile, have struggled all season and sit in last place in the Atlantic Division with a 30-36-14 record. Martin St. Louis’ side is at risk of finishing last in the Eastern conference after a two-game losing streak, and will be desperate to finish the season on a high.
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Breakdown: Detroit Red Wings Go In Search of Playoff Spot Against Struggling Montreal Canadiens
| Detroit Red Wings | Montreal Canadiens |
| Record: 39-32-9 | Record: 30-36-14 |
| O/U Record: 44-35-1 | O/U Record: 40-38-2 |
| Spread Record: 46-34 | Spread Record: 51-29 |
| Injuries: Andrew Copp, Michael Rasmessen | Injuries: Joshua Roy, Kaiden Guhle, Kirdby Dach, Arber Xhekaj |
| Key Players to Watch: Dylan Larkin (33 goals, 34 assists) | Key Players to Watch: Nicholas Suzuki (33 goals, 43 assists) |
Montreal Canadiens Versus Detroit Red Wings Preview:
Date: April 15
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
The Detroit Red Wings are coming off a massive victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. They also have a lot more to play for with a playoff spot on the line.
The Red Wings are averaging 3.33 goals per game as they enter Monday’s encounter and have Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat and Shayne Gostisbehere all available for the matchup.
The Montreal Canadiens are coming for losses to the New York Islanders (3-2) and the Ottowa Senators (5-4) and will be hoping to salvage some pride as they approach the end of the season.
Our Picks: Montreal Canadiens to Bounce Back Versus Resilient Detroit Red Wings Side
Spread: Red Wings -215
O/U: 6.5
Pick 1: Canadiens + 1.5 (-142)
The Canadiens will be playing for pride in this matchup. The team has averaged five goals per game in their last three games and that combines with Detroit’s 3-4-3 record in their last 10 means the Canadiens have a good shot at stealing this game.
Pick 2: Dylan Larkin to Score (-103)
The Red Wings centre has been phenomenal throughout the season and will look to continue his red-hot streak on Monday. He has already racked up 33 goals and 34 assists and has become of the league’s most consistent scorers.
