The Detroit Red Wings played more to the defensive style they needed as they took on a formidable opponent.
After looking tired in their previous outing, the Wings played with the energy befitting a contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs, who made their second appearance of the season Thursday at Little Caesars Arena. They staved off pressure from the Leafs to win, 4-1, ending a nine-game losing streak against their Original Six rival.
The Wings caught the Leafs on the second night of a back-to-back and without the services of superstar Auston Matthews, who is dealing with an injury.