The Detroit Red Wings will win their season-opener Thursday night against the Montreal Canadiens.
That’s according to NHL 26, which forecasted a 3–0 shutout to open the 2025–26 campaign. John Gibson backstopped the virtual Red Wings with a flawless 38-save performance in his debut with the club.
It was a true team effort: Michael Brandsegg-Nygård netted his first NHL goal, while Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond also lit the lamp. Patrick Kane, Travis Hamonic, Ben Chiarot, Dylan Larkin, J.T. Compher, and Marco Kasper each chipped in with an assist.
Sam Montembeault made 31 saves for Montreal.