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.

Todd McLellan, the Red Wings' new coach, launched a successful head coaching career after being an assistant in Detroit from 2005-08.

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.