Both teams have played 47 games but the Canadiens currently have 52 points ... followed by Dylan Larkin with 19 points in 34 games and Alex DeBrincat wraps up the top three with 18 points in 17 games.

The Montreal Canadiens lost 4-2 to the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday. Detroit controlled the game early, outshooting Montreal 17-4 in the first period and taking a 2-0 lead.

Ahead of tonight's matchup against a direct wild card rival in the Canadiens, Detroit must brace for the absence of Patrick ...

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