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Red Wings are going to be a terrible hockey team for a while

The Detroit Red Wings' paltry play should have surprised nobody in Thursday's loss to the Montreal Canadiens. But that's not bad news.

Oct 9, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson (36) makes the save on Montréal Canadiens center Oliver Kapanen (91) in the first period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

The Detroit Red Wings looked miserable following Dylan Larkin's goal to open things up on Thursday night in their 5-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.