Mike Matheson had a goal and an assist and the Montreal Canadiens spoiled Detroit’s season opener with a 5-1 victory over the Red Wings on Thursday night.

Zachary Bolduc, Oliver Kapanen, Alexandre Carrier and Juraj Slafkovsky also scored for the Canadiens, who bounced back from a 5-2, season-opening loss at Toronto on Wednesday night.

Brendan Gallagher and Nick Suzuki had two assists apiece, while Jakub Dobes made 30 saves.

Dylan Larkin scored on a first-period power play for the Red Wings.

John Gibson’s debut for the Detroit Red Wings was less than ideal.

The veteran netminder was pulled from his start on Thursday in the Red Wings’ season opener against the Montreal Canadiens late in the second period after allowing five goals on 13 shots.

He was replaced in net by backup Cam Talbot

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