Dach scored a goal on one shot and logged an assist in Thursday's 4-2 loss to Detroit. He added two hits and two PIM. Dach's wraparound backhander in the second period cut the Red Wings lead to 3-1. The tally and assist continued a productive stretch for the winger, who has eight goals and 10 points over the last 14 outings.
The Montreal Canadiens had a game against their direct competition the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday and there are a few important things to note from the tilt.
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.
DETROIT – Dylan Larkin had a goal and an assist in his 700th NHL game to help the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-2 win against the Montreal Canadiens at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday. Moritz Seider had two assists for Detroit (22-21-5), which had lost three straight and four of five (1-3-1). Cam Talbot made 27 saves.
Dylan Larkin notched a power-play goal and an assist in his 700th career game as the host Detroit Red Wings downed the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Thursday night.
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin discussed the team's improvement under new coach Todd McLellan, who was announced as head coach on December 26.
Larkin recorded a key goal and assist in his 700th NHL game, leading the Red Wings to a 4-2 win over the Canadiens.
Alexandre Carrier is the one leading the offensive push in the final eight minutes. Montembeault makes a save while falling into his net to at least keep this game alive. Hutson is off to the box for interference, and Detroit has a chance to put this one away. Montembeault goes to the bench in one last effort to get this game close.
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The Montreal Canadiens are aware that they no longer can sneak up on their opponents.
MTL: Patrik Laine’s four-game point streak certainly makes him a player the Devils will need to keep a close eye on. During that stretch, the Finnish forward has picked up six points, most of which have been assists (2G, 4A). Laine, along with teammate Christian Dvorak, partook in his 500th career NHL game against the Red Wings on Thursday.