The Detroit Red Wings return home both a bit deflated and encouraged. They take a three-game winless streak against Atlantic Division rival Montreal Canadiens on Thursday after a day off that will allow them to decompress from playing four games on a six-day trip.

Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan wasn't happy with their poor net presence in Saturday night's 5-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Detroit Red Wings entered this week playing extremely well for head coach Todd McLellan. McLellan sparked the Red Wings to seven straight wins before a loss to the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. However,

Todd McLellan lost his first game as coach of the Detroit Red Wings, and he sees much work ahead after their 5-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

New Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan said Thursday he prioritizes honesty in building relationships with players.

The Red Wings are 8-4-0 since McLellan took over. The power play, despite going 1 for 9 over the weekend, has been potent, converting at nearly 42 percent during this stretch (18 for 43). The penalty killing continues to struggle (16 for 25, 64 percent).

Todd McLellan's immediate tasks with the Detroit Red Wings include dealing with a number of headaches.

Todd McLellan said the Detroit Red Wings have to pick their poison as they figure out how to improve, which they must do a lot of.

Detroit Red Wings Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, Justin Holl, Alex Lyon & Todd McLellan, Jan. 17, 2025 in Tampa, Fla.

Detroit Red Wings Patrick Kane, Lucas Raymond & Todd McLellan, Jan. 18, 2025 in Tampa, Fla.

Detroit Red Wings should be in the second period of their game Saturday at the Lightning when they'll be tracking Lions-Commanders playoff game.