The NHL schedule on Friday features a showdown between the Detroit Red Wings (13-14-4) and the Montreal Canadiens (12-16-3), starting at 7:00 PM ET at Little Caesars Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Red Wings are 14th in the Eastern Conference (30 points), and the Canadiens are 15th in the Eastern Conference (27 points).
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Red Wings vs. Canadiens: Dec. 20 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, December 20, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Red Wings' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.68 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.16 | 24th |
| Shots | 25.4 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.4 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 25.84% | 7th |
| Penalty Kill % | 67.86% | 31st |
Canadiens' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.81 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.65 | 31st |
| Shots | 24.4 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 22% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.08% | 11th |
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Red Wings vs. Canadiens Top Players
Red Wings
- A productive offensive player this season for Detroit, Lucas Raymond has put up 33 points.
- Having scored 12 goals and adding 14 assists, Dylan Larkin is a strong contributor for Detroit through 31 games.
- Alex DeBrincat has contributed 24 points for Detroit in 31 games this season, netting a goal on 15.9% of his shots and putting up 13 goals and 11 assists.
- Cam Talbot (6-6-2) has a 2.7 goals against average and a save percentage of .914 for Detroit.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki's 11 goals and 21 assists in 31 games for Montreal add up to 32 total points on the season.
- Cole Caufield has collected 29 points this season, with 17 goals and 12 assists.
- Lane Hutson has earned one goal on the season, chipping in 19 assists.
- Samuel Montembeault has a 10-13-2 record this season, with a .902 save percentage (30th in the league). He has 598 saves, and has conceded 65 goals (2.9 goals against average).
Red Wings vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Red Wings
Simon Edvinsson: Questionable (Upper Body)
Canadiens
David Reinbacher: Out (Knee)
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Red Wings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2024 | Flyers | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Maple Leafs | W 4-2 | Home |
| 12/18/2024 | Flyers | W 6-4 | Home |
| 12/20/2024 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Blues | - | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2024 | Penguins | L 9-2 | Home |
| 12/14/2024 | Jets | L 4-2 | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Sabres | W 6-1 | Home |
| 12/20/2024 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Panthers | - | Away |