DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings, for the first 20 minutes Friday, displayed the fast-paced attacking style coach Jeff Blashill wants to see this season.
They didn't maintain it, however.
The Red Wings, in their final home preseason game, played catch-up most of the night against the Toronto Maple Leafs, losing 4-2 at Little Caesars Arena.
Auston Matthews snapped a 2-2 tie 37 seconds into third period.
Both teams dressed most of their regular players.
The Red Wings' comeback bid was slowed by undisciplined play as they took three penalties in a span of 4:06 midway through the third.