NHL play on Thursday includes the Detroit Red Wings (0-0-0) hosting the Montreal Canadiens (0-1) at Little Caesars Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Red Wings vs. Canadiens: Oct. 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. 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 | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.87 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.16 | 21st |
| Shots | 27.4 | 24th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 27.43% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 70.27% | 32nd |
Canadiens' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.96 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.18 | 22nd |
| Shots | 25.5 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.0 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 20.09% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.93% | 9th |
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Red Wings vs. Canadiens Top Players
Red Wings
- Lucas Raymond was one of Detroit's top contributors last season, recording 80 points. He averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 14.1%.
- Having scored 39 goals and adding 31 assists a year ago, Alex DeBrincat was an important piece of the offense for Detroit over the course 82 games.
- On 233 shots, Dylan Larkin generated 70 points (30 goals, 40 assists) for Detroit last season.
- In 47 games played last season, Cam Talbot (21-19-5) yielded 129 goals.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki's 89 points last season made him a vital offensive option for Montreal. He had 30 goals and 59 assists in 82 games.
- Cole Caufield helped lead the attack for Montreal last season with 37 goals and 33 assists.
- Lane Hutson's six goals and 59 assists added up to 65 points.
- Samuel Montembeault was 31-24-7 last season, giving up 166 goals (2.8 goals against average) with a .902 save percentage (26th in the league).
Red Wings vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Red Wings
Shai Buium: Out (Undisclosed),
Nate Danielson: Out (Undisclosed),
James van Riemsdyk: Out (Personal)
Canadiens
None
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Red Wings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 10/11/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 10/13/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 10/15/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 5-2 | Away |
| 10/9/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 10/11/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 10/14/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 10/16/2025 | Predators | - | Home |