The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Montreal Canadiens, 5-1.

Captain Dylan Larkin scored the only goal for the Red Wings.

New Red Wings goalie John Gibson was pulled from the game late in the second period.

The pomp and circumstance of opening night gave way to disappointment and disaster.

An early celebration for the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena ended up meaning little as the Montreal Canadiens toyed with all the work the Wings put into camp. Game management? Not in evidence. Mental toughness? Please.

The outing on Thursday, Oct. 9, ended with the Wings embarrassed, 5-1. The boos already rained down after the second period, which also saw John Gibson – brought in to strengthen the team in net – pulled in favor of Cam Talbot. In the third period, fans began chanting

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