DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings were fired up for Saturday's game.
The Toronto Maple Leafs were making their final appearance at Joe Louis Arena and it was another festive atmosphere, a boisterous crowd with fans from both sides of the long-time rivalry chanting support for their side.
The Red Wings played hard. They outshot the Leafs 42-27. They appeared highly motivated as spoilers.
But, in the end, they found a way to lose, which they have more often than not this season.