Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens Game Recap January 23, 2025 – Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
The Detroit Red Wings snapped a three-game losing streak with a decisive 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night, January 23, 2025, at Little Caesars Arena. The game was particularly special for Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin, who celebrated his 700th NHL game with a power-play goal and an assist.
Game Summary
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Canadiens | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Total Shots on Goal:
- Montreal Canadiens: 29
- Detroit Red Wings: 45
Detailed Scoring Summary
First Period
- Detroit – Jonatan Berggren (Unassisted) – 5:32
- Detroit – Alex DeBrincat (Assists: Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider) – 15:47
The Red Wings came out strong in the first period, outshooting the Canadiens 17-4 and taking a 2-0 lead.
Second Period
- Detroit – Andrew Copp (Shorthanded) (Assist: Moritz Seider) – 3:21
- Montreal – Kirby Dach (Assists: Brendan Gallagher, Christian Dvorak) – 8:37
- Detroit – Dylan Larkin (Power Play) (Assists: Alex DeBrincat, Lucas Raymond) – 11:23
- Montreal – Kaiden Guhle (Assist: Patrik Laine) – 17:52
The second period saw a flurry of activity with four goals scored, including a shorthanded goal by Andrew Copp and Dylan Larkin’s power-play tally.
Third Period
No goals were scored in the third period, as the Red Wings successfully defended their lead.
Key Performances
- Dylan Larkin (DET): 1 goal, 1 assist
- Moritz Seider (DET): 2 assists
- Kirby Dach (MTL): 1 goal, 1 assist
- Cam Talbot (DET): 27 saves on 29 shots
- Sam Montembeault (MTL): 41 saves on 45 shots
Special Teams
- Detroit: 1/4 on the power play
- Montreal: 0/3 on the power play
Milestone Games
- Dylan Larkin: 700th NHL game
- Brendan Gallagher: 800th NHL game
- Christian Dvorak: 500th NHL game
- Patrik Laine: 500th NHL game
Notable Absences
Detroit forward Patrick Kane missed the game due to an upper-body injury.
Looking Ahead
This victory marks an important turnaround for the Red Wings, who had been struggling offensively in recent games. The team’s power play, which has been particularly effective since Todd McLellan took over as head coach, continued to shine with another goal in this game.
Photos: Tim Jarrold – In Play! magazine
