Red Wings Lose to Maple Leafs in McLellan's Debut

The Detroit Red Wings suffered a 5-2 defeat against the Toronto Maple Leafs, marking Todd McLellan's unsuccessful debut as head coach after the firing of Derek Lalonde. The Red Wings have now lost four consecutive games and are tied for last place in the Eastern Conference. Mitch Marner was a standout player for the Maple Leafs, recording a hat trick in the game, while Detroit's Cam Talbot was replaced by Alex Lyon after allowing five goals. Despite playing with more energy, the Red Wings struggled with defensive issues, having allowed four or more goals in five consecutive games. The loss came despite Toronto missing key player Auston Matthews, as they improved to a 22-12-2 record. Following this game, Detroit faces upcoming challenges against the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins to close out the year.