Montreal Canadiens fans might be in for a letdown on Thursday night.
According to the NHL 26 simulation, the Detroit Red Wings are projected to open their 2025–26 campaign with a decisive 3–0 shutout over Montreal at Little Caesars Arena.
— Marco D'Amico (@mndamico) August 27, 2025
Michael Brandsegg-Nygård recorded his first NHL goal, while Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond also found the back of the net. Patrick Kane, Travis Hamonic, Ben Chiarot, Dylan Larkin, J.T. Compher, and Marco Kasper each tallied an assist.
John Gibson turned in a stellar debut for Detroit, stopping all 38 shots he faced to secure the shutout.