Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens Game Summary December 20, 2024
The Montreal Canadiens edged out the Detroit Red Wings in a thrilling 4-3 victory at Little Caesars Arena on December 20, 2024.
Game Overview
- Final Score: Montreal Canadiens 4, Detroit Red Wings 3
- Attendance: 19,515
- Game Duration: 2 hours and 31 minutes
Scoring Summary
First Period
- DET – Patrick Kane (5) at 13:27, Assists: Andrew Copp, Alex DeBrincat
- MTL – Jake Evans (SH) (4) at 18:31, Unassisted
- DET – Joe Veleno (3) at 19:27, Assists: Jeff Petry, Michael Rasmussen
Second Period
No goals scored
Third Period
- DET – Tyler Motte (2) at 2:13, Assist: Michael Rasmussen
- MTL – Emil Heineman (3) at 5:42, Assist: Jake Evans
- MTL – Arber Xhekaj (1) at 10:15, Unassisted
- MTL – Patrik Laine (PP) (7) at 12:02, Assists: Not specified in the provided information
Team Statistics
- Shots on Goal:
- Montreal Canadiens: 33
- Detroit Red Wings: 28
Key Players
Montreal Canadiens
- Jake Evans: 1 goal, 1 assist
- Emil Heineman: 1 goal, 1 assist
- Patrik Laine: Game-winning power-play goal
- Sam Montembeault: 25 saves on 28 shots
Detroit Red Wings
- Michael Rasmussen: 2 assists
- Patrick Kane: 1 goal
- Joe Veleno: 1 goal
- Tyler Motte: 1 goal
- Cam Talbot: 29 saves on 33 shots
Game Highlights
- Jake Evans scored a short-handed goal for Montreal in the first period.
- The game was tied 2-2 after a scoreless second period.
- Patrik Laine’s power-play goal in the third period proved to be the game-winner for Montreal.
- Detroit’s Patrick Kane scored, continuing his recent offensive resurgence.
Looking Ahead
The two teams are set to face off again in a home-and-home series, with the next game scheduled for December 21 in Montreal.
This victory improves the Montreal Canadiens’ record to 13-16-3, while the Detroit Red Wings fall to 13-15-4 for the season.
Photos: Tim Jarrold – In Play! magazine
