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Red Wings Embarrassed by Canadiens in Season-Opener
Despite outshooting Montreal 31-17 and scoring first, Detroit's defensive mistakes and goaltending struggles led to a 5-1 loss in their 100th NHL season opener.
- The Montreal Canadiens opened their season with a convincing 5-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, handing the Red Wings a disappointing loss in their home opener.
- Detroit entered the game with anticipation, featuring new goalie John Gibson acquired in an offseason trade and several energetic rookies in the lineup.
- Although Dylan Larkin gave Detroit an early lead with a power-play goal, Montreal responded with five consecutive goals from Bolduc, Kapanen, Matheson, Carrier, and Slafkovsky.
- Jakub Dobes stopped 30 shots for Montreal, while John Gibson was pulled after conceding five goals on 13 attempts, with Cam Talbot coming in net following Slafkovsky's goal at 17:12.
- Red Wings coach Todd McLellan acknowledged after the loss, "We earn those, and it's up to us to fix it," as Detroit prepares to host Toronto on Saturday.
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Zachary Bolduc and Oliver Kapanen hit the target again in a 5-1 win in Detroit.
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After a few difficult first minutes, the Canadian set off in the middle of the first engagement.
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Zachary Bolduc experienced an offensive outbreak with the Blues of St. Louis in the second half of the season, earlier this year, and he seems to want to continue his momentum with the Montreal Canadiens.
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Total News Sources19
Leaning Left3Leaning Right1Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution64% Center
Bias Distribution
- 64% of the sources are Center
64% Center
L 27%
C 64%
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