DET@MTL: What you need to know

MONTREAL – The Canadiens welcome the Detroit Red Wings to the Bell Centre on Saturday.

Here’s what you need to know heading into the game:

GAME FACTS

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE BELL CENTRE

Pregame party 

Game night gets underway early in Canadiens Plaza outside the arena on Saturday. 

From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., fans can enjoy: 

• Live music courtesy of Monster Energy guest DJ Nick Robidoux
• Convenient shopping at a Tricolore Sports pop-up team store

Molson FANatic Saturdays 

Saturday games at the Bell Centre feature a rotating selection of programming thanks to Molson FANatic Saturdays. Here's what else is in store tonight: 

• Former Canadiens players Mathieu Dandenault and David Desharnais will meet fans in Section 117 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• The Monster Energy DJ Series returns with Fafa Khan providing pregame and intermission tunes in bowl 
• Local artist Mathieu Dionne will create a painting live in M2 Marché Montréal Loto-Québec as part of the Artist Series presented by Loto-Québec. To enter for a chance to win the unique artwork, click here  
• One lucky fan will get to shoot three pucks for a chance to win three incredible prizes during second intermission

Fans aged 18+ can also take part in this month’s exclusive Molson postgame party featuring surprise guest appearances, giveaways, and more! To unlock the secret party location, follow @MolsonQuebec on Instagram. 

SEASON SERIES

Oct. 10 vs. DET:

Feb. 18 @ DET:

Mar. 20 @ DET:

Mar. 28 vs. DET:

BY THE NUMBERS: WINGS-HABS

Here’s how the Red Wings and Canadiens match up by the numbers:

LINEUP NEWS

The Canadiens are scheduled for a morning skate at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Subscribe to or follow the team on YouTube, Facebook and X (@CanadiensMTL) to catch St-Louis' press conference and player media availabilities around 11:00 a.m. and keep an eye on the Canadiens’ social accounts for any potential lineup news. For the full official lineup, check back on the team’s social accounts closer to puck drop.