"In Detroit, it was a different story. Not only did the Red Wings lose their home opener, but they got crushed to the point where they were booed off the ice (it doesn't only happen in Toronto, folks!), and head coach Todd McLellan called out the team on the first night of their season. "The players will say, 'They probably have already said to you, 'We can fix this.' ...When? It's time. Some of them have been doing it for years. It's time.""
"The Red Wings needed to respond and ultimately did just that. First Period The Red Wings came out with some pace and had a collection of chances early. Chris Tanev was lackadaisical with the puck rounding his net, leading to a turnover on the forecheck and a decent look. On the next shift, Brandon Carlo pinched without support, leading to a 2v1 where Stolarz stood tall on two separate shots."
The Red Wings lost their home opener badly and were booed, prompting head coach Todd McLellan to publicly demand immediate change. McLellan told players that promises to improve are no longer acceptable and that it is time to act. The team responded by increasing pace and generating early chances in the first period. Detroit created scoring opportunities through forechecking pressure and point shots, while defensive lapses led to a Leafs goal after a loose puck recovery by Steven Lorentz and a finish by Calle Jarnkrok. Both teams traded chances, including shots off the bar and a point shot that hit the post.
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