DETROIT — Coach Todd McLellan wanted “evidence” about his players to begin the regular season, something to use as a base, to grow and improve.

McLellan got plenty of it in Thursday’s 5-1 loss to Montreal and not much of it was pleasant.

“A lot (of evidence), too much evidence,” said McLellan Friday, after viewing the video and meeting with his team. “They’re all guilty.”

The head-scratching mental mistakes, which often led to outnumbered rushes by the Canadiens early in the game, were too much for the Wings to overcome. They never gave themselves a chance and disappointed a loud crowd at Little Caesars Arena to usher in the Wings’ 100th season.

There was plenty to go over Friday and correct heading into Saturday’s home game against Toronto (7 p.m./FDSN/97.1).

“It’s much easier

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