The Detroit Red Wings needed a win following a lackluster performance against the Carolina Hurricanes. Especially against the lowly Maple Leafs.
Dec 28, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Bobby McMann (74) skates with the puck defended by Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) and center Dylan Larkin (71) in the third period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
The Detroit Red Wings can't let opportunities go to waste. So when they're playing against teams they're supposed to beat, losing is not an option.
