Patrik Laine's Power-Play Goal Secures Canadiens' Win Over Red Wings

Montreal's special teams shine as Detroit's power play struggles in a 4-3 loss during the first game of a home-and-home series.

Patrik Laine scored the game-winning power-play goal late in the third period, marking his seventh power-play goal of the season.
Jake Evans contributed a short-handed goal and an assist in his 300th career game, while Emil Heineman added a goal and an assist for Montreal.
Detroit's power play faltered, going 0-for-4 and conceding a short-handed goal, which proved costly in the close matchup.
Patrick Kane, Joe Veleno, and Tyler Motte scored for the Red Wings, with Kane continuing his recent scoring resurgence after a slow start to the season.
The two teams will face off again on Saturday in Montreal to complete the home-and-home series.