The upcoming NHL matchup features the Montreal Canadiens facing off against the Detroit Red Wings. This game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FDSNDET, TSN2, and RDS. Both teams have shown strong performances this season, with equally impressive records.
Canadiens vs. Red Wings: Predicted Lineups
Montreal Canadiens Lineup
- Cole Caufield — Nick Suzuki — Juraj Slafkovsky
- Alex Newhook — Oliver Kapanen — Ivan Demidov
- Alexandre Texier — Jake Evans — Zachary Bolduc
- Joe Veleno — Phillip Danault — Brendan Gallagher
- Mike Matheson — Noah Dobson
- Jayden Struble — Lane Hutson
- Kaiden Guhle — Alexandre Carrier
- Goaltenders: Jakub Dobes, Jacob Fowler
Scratched players: Arber Xhekaj, Samuel Montembeault
Injury updates: Kirby Dach (upper body), Patrik Laine (lower body), Josh Anderson (upper body).
Detroit Red Wings Lineup
- Alex DeBrincat — J.T. Compher — Patrick Kane
- David Perron — Emmitt Finnie — Lucas Raymond
- John Leonard — Marco Kasper — James van Riemsdyk
- Mason Appleton — Sheldon Dries — Dominik Shine
- Simon Edvinsson — Moritz Seider
- Ben Chiarot — Justin Faulk
- Albert Johansson — Jacob Bernard-Docker
- Goaltenders: John Gibson, Cam Talbot
Scratched players: Axel Sandin-Pellikka, Travis Hamonic
Injury updates: Dylan Larkin (lower body), Andrew Copp (lower body), Michael Rasmussen (undisclosed), Michael Brandsegg-Nygard (undisclosed).
Injury and Status Report
Josh Anderson is day-to-day. Patrik Laine is nearing a return but will miss this game, according to Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis. Laine has been sidelined since October 16.
For the Red Wings, Andrew Copp participated in the morning skate and may be a game-time decision. Dylan Larkin has also skated but is not yet cleared for contact after missing five games.
With both teams showcasing talent and determination, this matchup promises to be an exciting clash. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely as the lineups are finalized before game time.
