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.

Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan opened up about a shift in team mentality following a crushing loss to the Stars.

The Detroit Red Wings have been one of hockey’s hottest teams since firing Derek Lalonde and naming Todd McLellan his replacement behind the bench. In the nine games since Dec.

Upon his arrival, Todd McLellan revitalized Detroit's spirit, but with the Red Wings sputtering again, can he pull the same trick again?

Holl’s defensive zone turnover led to Jan Rutta’s goal that opened the scoring at 1:45 of the first period. His giveaway in the third period was leading to Tyler Toffoli’s goal that put the Sharks ahead 5-3 with 10:57 to play.

Interestingly, coach Todd McLellan isn't as concerned about the offense. There was a bright spot in that regard in Sunday's 4-1 loss in Dallas. But it's on the defensive end that, possibly, bad habits from early in the season are beginning to resurface.