Good starts like Thursday's vs. the Montreal Canadiens key to keeping the Detroit Red Wings in crowded Eastern Conference playoff race.

The Detroit Red Wings return to Little Caesars Arena after a four-game road trip for a 7 p.m. start against the Montreal Canadiens.

Analyzing Thursday’s Montreal Canadiens at Detroit Red Wings odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Montreal Canadiens lost 4-2 to the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday. Detroit controlled the game early, outshooting Montreal 17-4 in the first period and taking a 2-0 lead.

Dylan Larkin had a power-play goal and an assist in his 700th career NHL game and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.

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The Montreal Canadiens started to turn their season around when they beat the Detroit Red Wings in a back to back with Samuel Montembeault in net, and tonight, they'll hope to win the third match up against the two sides.

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Born in Montreal on Sept. 12, 1931, four days after what’s usually reported because of an error on his baptismal certificate, the 5-foot-10, 170-pound forward won the Stanley Cup with the Detroit Red Wings in 1955, then with the Canadiens in 1958, 1959 and 1960.

The Canadiens had no energy from the opening whistle, and the Wings took it to them, outshooting Montreal 45-30. Brian Wilde has more on Thursday's game.

The Montreal Canadiens had a game against their direct competition the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday and there are a few important things to note from the tilt.