Montreal at Detroit

No two teams have the history that these clubs do as the Montreal Canadiens have been to the Stanley Cup Finals 34 times, and the Detroit Red Wings have been there 24 times. That represents the first and second most appearances all-time in the NHL. This becomes a big game, as it is a marker for where these teams stand as they both are good enough to get there once again. The Red Wings have cooled off after winning 9 of 10 games, as they have dropped their last two, allowing 9 total goals. Montreal won a hard-fought game 2-1 early in the season, and beat them again in Detroit 4-1. The Habs are 20-7 in their last 27 games, and have won four of their last five as well as eight of their last nine on the road. The Canadiens are playing better right now, and have also won the last four meetings. Play on Montreal.