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Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens
Head-to-head, records and stats side by side
5-4DET record
0-1Series 2026
7-3MTL record
SnapshotData updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2:41 PM EDT
The Detroit Red Wings (5-4) and Montreal Canadiens (7-3) are Atlantic rivals. They have met 1 time this season, with the Montreal Canadiens leading the series 1-0. The Detroit Red Wings average 2.8 points per game and allow 3.1; the Montreal Canadiens average 3.2 and allow 3. Next meeting: Friday, February 19 at Little Caesars Arena.
Tale of the Tape — 2026
| Detroit Red Wings | Montreal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| 5-4-3 | Record | 7-3-2 |
| #8 | Division place | #2 |
| 2.8 | Points / game | 3.2 |
| 3.1 | Allowed / game | 3 |
| -4 | Point differential | +2 |
| 3-4 | Home | 3-3 |
| 2-3 | Road | 4-2 |
| W L W L W | Last 5 | W L W W W |
Meetings This Season
| Date | Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | Red Wings 0 @ Canadiens 1 | Canadiens |
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Who leads the Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens series this season?
Montreal Canadiens lead 1-0.
When do the Detroit Red Wings and Montreal Canadiens play next?
Friday, February 19, 2027 at 12:00 PM EST.
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