Wings Fall in Montreal Shootout; Larkin Chants Steal Spotlight

October 11, 2026 · ← Back to rollups

The Detroit Red Wings dropped their first road game of the season to the Montreal Canadiens in a shootout Detroit Hockey Now, with goaltender Daniil Tarasov turning in a strong performance but unable to help the team capitalize in the extra period Detroit News — Red Wings (via Google News). The game itself was a defensive showcase, as the Wings rediscovered their penalty kill in a tight contest that went to six rounds without either team finding the back of the net Detroit Free Press — Red Wings (via Google News). Beyond the ice, the story of the night centered on Montreal fans chanting "We want Larkin" during the game, a moment that drew widespread attention on social media and in post-game discussions. Larkin himself addressed the chants afterward, expressing surprise at hearing them in the Bell Centre and praising the passion and knowledge of the Canadiens fanbase u/daKrut.

The loss marked a difficult start to the season for Detroit, now sitting at 1-3-0, but the team's defensive effort provided some encouragement heading forward. Meanwhile, the Larkin chants sparked debate among fans about the captain's future with the organization, with some arguing the situation demands immediate action u/dont_goat_yourself. The Red Wings will look to bounce back as they continue their road stretch, hoping to turn their defensive improvements into wins.

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Red Wings lose their first road game of the season to Montreal in a shootout after 65 minutes of scoreless hockey.

Tarasov delivers a stellar performance in net, but Detroit can't convert in the shootout loss to the Canadiens.

Wings tighten up defensively and improve their penalty kill in a low-scoring battle against Montreal.

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Wings and Canadiens play 65 minutes of regulation plus six shootout rounds without a single goal—a rare scoreless marathon.

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Official Red Wings account confirms the shootout loss to Montreal.