The Canadiens announced an unfortunate Kaiden Guhle injury update as they continue to chase a Wild Card spot in the East.

Dylan Larkin had a goal and an assist in his 700th career game to lead the Detroit Red Wings past the Montreal Canadiens, 4-2, ending a losing streak.

Talbot kept the Red Wings’ two-goal lead intact at 5:05 of the third period by shutting down Cole Caufield’s breakaway attempt. Detroit’s penalty kill also answered the call after the club unsuccessfully challenged for no goaltender interference just past the halfway mark of the frame.

The Senators, Canadiens, Sabres, and Red Wings are all hoping to exit their rebuilds, but which team is in the best position to do so?

Dylan Larkin had a power-play goal and an assist in his 700th career NHL game and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.

Dylan Larkin notched a power-play goal and an assist in his 700th career game as the host Detroit Red Wings downed the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Thursday night.

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin discussed the team's improvement under new coach Todd McLellan, who was announced as head coach on December 26.

Guhle scored a goal on three shots, blocked two shots and had one hit in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Red Wings. Guhle's wrist shot from the point looked harmless, but it worked its way through several bodies and past Cam Talbot.

The Montreal Canadiens lost 4-2 to the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday. Detroit controlled the game early, outshooting Montreal 17-4 in the first period and taking a 2-0 lead.

DETROIT — Dylan Larkin ... Jonatan Berggren also scored for the Red Wings. Cam Talbot made 27 saves. Kirby Dach had a goal and an assist while Kaiden Guhle also scored for the Canadiens.

DETROIT (AP ... and Jonatan Berggren also scored for the Red Wings. Cam Talbot made 27 saves. Kirby Dach had a goal and an assist while Kaiden Guhle also scored for the Canadiens.

The Canadiens had a challenging schedule last week, facing the Lightning, the Red Wings, and the Devils ... The same goes for Kaiden Guhle. Carrier has three points in his last five games ...