Montreal Canadiens 3-2-1 · 7 PTS Canadiens vs Red Wings
MTL lead all-time 337-256-96 · 689 meetings since 1926
Next meeting: February 19, 2027
Detroit Red Wings 1-3-2 · 4 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2026-2027 Season Series
MTL lead 1-0
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-10 | DET @ MTL | 0-1 | MTL | OT/SO |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 10 Meetings
Split 5-5 over the last 10 meetings.
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-10 | 2026-2027 | DET @ MTL | 0-1 | MTL | OT/SO |
| 2026-03-19 | 2025-2026 | MTL @ DET | 1-3 | DET | |
| 2026-01-11 | 2025-2026 | DET @ MTL | 4-0 | DET | |
| 2025-10-09 | 2025-2026 | MTL @ DET | 5-1 | MTL | |
| 2025-04-08 | 2024-2025 | DET @ MTL | 1-4 | MTL | |
| 2025-01-23 | 2024-2025 | MTL @ DET | 2-4 | DET | |
| 2024-12-21 | 2024-2025 | DET @ MTL | 1-5 | MTL | |
| 2024-12-20 | 2024-2025 | MTL @ DET | 4-3 | MTL | |
| 2024-04-16 | 2023-2024 | DET @ MTL | 5-4 | DET | |
| 2024-04-15 | 2023-2024 | MTL @ DET | 4-5 | DET |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
6MTL wins
6DET wins
12Games
1OT/SO games
37-34Goals (MTL-DET)
5.9Goals/game
| Season | GP | MTL W | DET W | MTL goals | DET goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-2026 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 2024-2025 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 9 |
| 2023-2024 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 17 |
Highest-scoring meeting: DET 5, MTL 4 — April 16, 2024 (9 goals).
Most lopsided: DET 4, MTL 0 — January 11, 2026.
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1926
Franchise totals — includes games played as DCG, DFL.
337MTL wins
256DET wins
96Ties
689Games
2079-1757Goals (MTL-DET)
First meeting: December 23, 1926 — MTL 3, DCG 2.
| Decade | GP | MTL W | DET W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 32 | 14 | 18 | |
| 2010s | 29 | 20 | 9 | |
| 2000s | 10 | 4 | 6 | |
| 1990s | 20 | 8 | 10 | 2 |
| 1980s | 31 | 20 | 7 | 4 |
| 1970s | 66 | 42 | 14 | 10 |
| 1960s | 132 | 70 | 41 | 21 |
| 1950s | 175 | 75 | 64 | 36 |
| 1940s | 113 | 50 | 51 | 12 |
| 1930s | 68 | 26 | 33 | 9 |
| 1920s | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
05 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Canadiens vs Red Wings games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alex DeBrincat | DET | 12 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
 Nick Suzuki | MTL | 12 | 3 | 9 | 12 |
 Brendan Gallagher | MTL | 11 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
 Dylan Larkin | DET | 11 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
 Jake Evans | MTL | 11 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
 Mike Matheson | MTL | 12 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2027 | 2026-2027 | MTL @ DET | Detroit |
| March 20, 2027 | 2026-2027 | MTL @ DET | Detroit |
| March 28, 2027 | 2026-2027 | DET @ MTL | Montreal |
Canadiens vs Red Wings — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Canadiens and Red Wings?
- The Montreal Canadiens lead the all-time series 337-256-96 across 689 meetings (regular season and playoffs), including games played under predecessor franchises.
- When did the Canadiens and Red Wings first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on December 23, 1926: MTL 3, DCG 2.
- When do the Canadiens play the Red Wings next?
- The Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings meet next on February 19, 2027 in Detroit.
- Who won the last Canadiens vs Red Wings game?
- The Montreal Canadiens won the most recent meeting 1-0 in overtime, on October 10, 2026.
- Who has won the last 10 meetings between the Canadiens and Red Wings?
- Split 5-5 over the last 10 meetings. The most recent was on October 10, 2026: DET 0, MTL 1.
- What is the Canadiens' record against the Red Wings?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Montreal Canadiens are 6-6 against the Detroit Red Wings across 12 meetings (regular season and playoffs), outscoring them 37-34 along the way.
- Who leads the 2026-2027 season series between the Canadiens and Red Wings?
- The Montreal Canadiens lead the 2026-2027 season series 1-0 through 1 games.
- Who has the most points in Canadiens vs Red Wings games?
- Alex DeBrincat leads all skaters with 12 points (5 goals, 7 assists) in 12 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.