Dylan Larkin celebrated his 700th NHL game with a power-play goal and an assist, leading the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, ending a three-game losing streak. Andrew Copp contributed with a shorthanded goal, while Alex DeBrincat and Jonatan Berggren also found the net. Cam Talbot made 27 saves to secure the win. Kirby Dach scored for the Canadiens, supported by an assist from Brendan Gallagher in his 800th game, and Kaiden Guhle also scored. Detroit’s offense surged after a dismal scoring stretch, dominating the first period with a 17-4 shot advantage.

Key moments included Larkin scoring shortly after Dach's goal, solidifying Detroit's lead. The team's power play, now ranked third in the league, has been revitalized under new head coach Todd McLellan, netting 19 goals in 14 games. Meanwhile, the Canadiens saw Lane Hutson’s impressive assist streak come to an end. The Red Wings will face the Tampa Bay Lightning next, while the Canadiens begin a homestand against New Jersey.