The Detroit Red Wings (21-21-5) will attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they take on the Montreal Canadiens (24-19-4) at home on Thursday, January 23 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.

As hockey action continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which team we predict will capture the win in Thursday's game.

The Canadiens have gone 7-2-1 in their past 10 games, scoring 31 goals while conceding 28 in that time. On 32 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored six goals (18.8%).

Red Wings vs. Canadiens Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final result of Red Wings 4, Canadiens 3.

Moneyline Pick: Red Wings (-126)
Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Canadiens (+1.5)

Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.

Red Wings Splits and Trends

The Red Wings have gone 4-5-9 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 21-21-5.
In the 17 games Detroit has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 7-5-5 record (good for 19 points).
In the 12 games this season the Red Wings scored only one goal, they went 1-10-1 (three points).
Detroit has scored exactly two goals in eight games this season (3-3-2 record, eight points).
The Red Wings are 17-6-2 in the 25 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 36 points).
In the 14 games when Detroit has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 5-7-2 to record 12 points.
In the 18 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Detroit is 8-9-1 (17 points).
The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents in 26 games, going 10-12-4 to register 24 points.

Canadiens Splits and Trends

The Canadiens have a 7-4-11 record in overtime matchups this season and a 24-19-4 overall record.
Montreal has earned 22 points (10-2-2) in its 14 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Canadiens registered just one goal in six games and have gone 2-3-1 (five points).
Montreal has six points (2-7-2) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
The Canadiens have earned 41 points in their 29 games with three or more goals scored.
This season, Montreal has scored a single power-play goal in 23 games has a record of 12-8-3 in those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Montreal has posted a record of 12-5-0 (24 points).
The Canadiens' opponents have had more shots in 28 games. The Canadiens went 11-13-4 in those contests (26 points).

Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.

Team Stats Comparison

Weather

Current Weather