Canadiens Bounce Past Red Wings for a 5-1 Win

The Montreal Canadiens made it look easy on Tuesday night, handling Detroit 5-1 with a mix of skill, smarts, and some physical play. The box score tells part of the story, but watching the game shows just how well this team moves together.

The Canadiens Were Led by a Variety of Players

Zachary Bolduc was everywhere on the ice, buzzing around and making things happen. In under 15 minutes, he scored a goal and set up two more, showing off quick thinking, crisp passes, and a real nose for the net — he made it all look effortless. Alexandre Carrier chipped in from the blue line with a goal of his own and logged over 17 minutes, proving he can contribute offensively without giving up his defensive responsibilities.

Nick Suzuki didn’t find the scoresheet himself, but he set up two goals with his vision and timing, keeping Montreal’s forwards moving and serving as the engine behind a lot of the offense. Between the pipes, Jakub Dobes was steady, stopping 30 of 31 shots and making key saves that let the forwards play with confidence. And on the physical side, Arber Xhekaj set the tone with six big hits and a +2 rating, reminding Detroit that Montreal can be as tough as they are skilled.

The Canadiens Three Stars of the Game

If we’re handing out three stars for Montreal, it’s hard to look past Zachary Bolduc, Jake Dobes, and Nick Suzuki. Bolduc was everywhere, scoring a goal and setting up two more while never standing still. Dobes was rock-solid in net, stopping 30 of 31 shots and giving his teammates the confidence to press. And Suzuki didn’t score, but with two assists and his constant playmaking, he’s the engine that keeps Montreal’s offense humming.