Canadiens Host Red Wings in Bell Centre Clash

The Montreal Canadiens host the Detroit Red Wings at Bell Centre for a Saturday night NHL matchup as both Atlantic Division teams seek improvement after slow starts. The game features Montreal's 1-2-1 record and Detroit's 1-3-0 mark, according to NHL.com and team previews.

According to habseyesontheprize.com, the Canadiens enter the game after a three-game losing streak following their first four matches. Montreal has scored 3.50 goals per game and allowed 4.75 goals per game, while its power play operates at 6.3 percent.

The same preview reported Detroit has a 60.6 percent expected-goal share and a 26.7 percent net power-play rate. The Red Wings have averaged 2.50 goals per game while allowing 3.50 goals per game.

NHL.com reported that the Canadiens will hold their first Molson FANatic Saturday of the season during the home game at Bell Centre. The event includes pregame activities outside the arena and fan programming throughout the night.

The Canadiens lineup is expected to feature Adam Engstrom after Jayden Struble moved to Nashville, while the team also received a possible defensive boost with Kaiden Guhle returning, according to thehockeynews.com. Samuel Montembeault remains unavailable for 10 to 14 days because of a lower-body injury.

According to thehockeynews.com, Montreal's Nick Suzuki leads the team with seven points through four games, while Zachary Bolduc has three goals. The preview also noted Detroit's Lucas Raymond and Viktor Arvidsson have strong early production.

Detroit arrives after a 6-3 loss to the Seattle Kraken, according to habseyesontheprize.com. The Red Wings are expected to start backup Daniil Tarasov in net after John Gibson allowed five goals on 15 shots in the previous game.

Yahoo Sports reported that Michael Brandsegg-Nygard recorded his first NHL goal and first career multi-point game during Detroit's back-to-back stretch. He entered the matchup with three points in four games.

The teams have a long history, with thehockeynews.com reporting this meeting will be the 616th between Montreal and Detroit. Montreal holds a 298-212-96-9 record in the series, while Detroit has won six of the last 10 meetings.

The game is scheduled for 7:00 PM EDT, with coverage available through Sportsnet East in English and TVA Sports in French, according to habseyesontheprize.com and thehockeynews.com.