The red hot Detroit Red Wings travel to Montreal to take on the struggling Canadiens tonight, Wednesday Jan 25th, for their last game before the NHL All-star break. The Wings have won 8-of-10, while the Habs have lost 6-of-10. NHL oddsmakers have the Red Wings as -155 moneyline road favorites over the Canadiens with the over/under set at 5.5 goals. Be sure to check the Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens 2012 NHL Predictions before they drop the puck.
Detroit (33-15, 13-13 V) extended its club record home winning streak with a 3-1 victory over the Blues. Pavel Datsyuk had a goal and an assist and Jimmy Howard stopped 21 shots for the Red Wings. Niklas Kronwall and Johan Franzen each added a goal on Monday for the Red Wings, who went 2-for-5 on the power play.
The Wings have compiled an amazing 20-2-1 record at home this season, but the Wings have been plain mediocre on the road, posting a 13-13 mark away from the Motor City. With tonight’s test marking the first stop on a five-game road trip, the Red Wings are hoping wins in each of their last two away games is the start of something good as the guest. The Red Wings are assured of entering the break with the best record in the league. Detroit leads the NHL with 67 points, but is just two ahead of St. Louis for the Central Division lead.
Montreal (18-21, 8-9 H) last played on Saturday, when they ended a two-game slide with a win in Toronto. Rene Bourque notched his first goal in a Montreal uniform and Carey Price turned away 32 shots to lift the Habs to the 3-1 victory over the rival Maple Leafs. Raphael Diaz and Lars Eller scored in the third period for the Habs, who had dropped five of six heading into Saturday’s game.
Goalie Carey Price is expected to get the start tonight despite suffering a cut on his toe following Saturday’s game in Toronto. The Habs No. 1 goaltender cut himself on his own skate blade while speaking to the media in the locker room and received stitches to close the wound. Price, who was named to this year’s All-Star game, is 1-2-1 with a 2.45 goals- against average in four career games against the Red Wings. Montreal has gone 1-1-1 over their past 3 games, going 1/16 on the PP, with the leagues worst PP, but T-1st on the PK(89.2%)
Recent Trends to Consider:
Under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings in Montreal.
Under is 6-1-1 in the last 8 meetings.
Red Wings are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Montreal.
Red Wings are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Canadiens are 2-8 in their last 10 vs. Central.
Canadiens are 2-9 in their last 11 games following a win.
Canadiens are 1-5 in their last 6 games as a home underdog.
Canadiens are 1-7 in their last 8 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Canadiens are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. Western Conference.
Red Wings are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Red Wings are 6-0 in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Red Wings are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens
When: Wednesday, Jan 25th@7:30 PM EST
Pick: Red Wings -155
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