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Montreal Canadiens logo Montreal Canadiens 48-24-10 · 106 PTS

Canadiens vs Red Wings

MTL lead all-time 331-250-96 · 677 meetings since 1926

Next meeting: October 10, 2026

Detroit Red Wings logo Detroit Red Wings 41-31-10 · 92 PTS
01 / SEASON SERIES

2025-2026 Season Series

DET lead 2-1
DateMatchupScoreWinnerOT
2025-10-09 MTL @ DET 5-1 MTL
2026-01-11 DET @ MTL 4-0 DET
2026-03-19 MTL @ DET 1-3 DET
02 / RECENT MEETINGS

Last 10 Games

DateSeasonMatchupScoreWinnerOT
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
2023-12-02 2023-2024 DET @ MTL 5-4 DET
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD

The Last Three Seasons

All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.

5MTL wins
6DET wins
11Games
0OT/SO games
36-34Goals (MTL-DET)
6.4Goals/game
SeasonGPMTL WDET WMTL goalsDET goals
2025-2026 3 1 2 6 8
2024-2025 4 3 1 15 9
2023-2024 4 1 3 15 17

Detroit Red Wings have won 2 straight meetings.

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.

331MTL wins
250DET wins
96Ties
677Games
2042-1723Goals (MTL-DET)

First meeting: December 23, 1926 — MTL 3, DCG 2.

DecadeGPMTL WDET WTies
2020s 20 8 12
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.

PlayerTeamGPGAPTS
Alex DeBrincat headshot Alex DeBrincat DET 11 5 7 12
Nick Suzuki headshot Nick Suzuki MTL 11 3 9 12
Brendan Gallagher headshot Brendan Gallagher MTL 11 5 5 10
Dylan Larkin headshot Dylan Larkin DET 10 4 5 9
Jake Evans headshot Jake Evans MTL 10 2 6 8
Mike Matheson headshot Mike Matheson MTL 11 2 6 8
06 / UPCOMING

Next Scheduled Games

DateSeasonMatchupVenue
October 10, 2026 2026-2027 DET @ MTL Montreal
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 331-250-96 across 677 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 October 10, 2026 in Montreal.
Who won the last Canadiens vs Red Wings game?
The Detroit Red Wings won the most recent meeting 3-1, on March 19, 2026.
What is the Canadiens' record against the Red Wings?
Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Montreal Canadiens are 5-6 against the Detroit Red Wings across 11 meetings (regular season and playoffs), outscoring them 36-34 along the way.
Who leads the 2025-2026 season series between the Canadiens and Red Wings?
The Detroit Red Wings lead the 2025-2026 season series 2-1 through 3 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 11 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.