The team bus of the Windsor Spitfires was winding its way home along the highway following a game in Kingston. As some of the players moved around the bus shirtless, they flexed, obviously proud of their athletic physiques.

Tom Webster, Windsor's coach at the time, could only chuckle at their misplaced pride.

DETROIT -- It was a tight checking hockey game where time and space were at a premium.

The Wings and the Leafs battled toe-to-toe for most of the night, but in the end, it was Toronto's aggressive checking at both ends of the rink which proved to be the difference in the Maple Leafs' 5-2 victory over the Red Wings Saturday night at Little Caesars Arena.

DETROIT -- It was a leisurely morning skate for the Red Wings on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena, with several of the Wings opting to stay off the ice.

But despite the laid-back atmosphere, Detroit is well aware tonight's game against Toronto will be anything but a stroll in the park.

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DETROIT -- After they dispatched the Canadiens, 4-2, on Thursday night in Montreal, the Red Wings were pumped, but not overly euphoric about beating a team that had dominated them in recent years.

Most of the Wings attributed their victory to Detroit's attitude of playing a relentless style of hockey regardless of the situation.

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MONTREAL -- Perhaps the Red Wings were just sick of losing -- they were certainly tired of talking about the Canadiens' dominance over them for what seemed like an eternity.

So the Wings did what was needed to reverse their fortunes against a team they must beat if they're going to compete for a playoff spot --playing near flawless hockey for a full 60 minutes.

MONTREAL -- Halloween may be three weeks away, but for the Red Wings, they're about to enter their own private house of horror known as Bell Centre, the home of the Montreal Canadiens.

When the Wings take the ice against the Canadiens on Thursday night, they'll be trying to achieve something they haven't accomplished since Dec. 4, 2007 -- beat the Canadiens in regulation in Montreal.

DETROIT -- Young players' development can show up in a lot of ways, on and off the ice.

Last year during the preseason, Red Wings defenseman Filip Hronek admitted that he just wasn't feeling comfortable.

Hey Red Wings fans! You'll once again have the opportunity to proudly wear the iconic Winged Wheel while simultaneously boasting pride for your favorite school with the return of "Hockeytown College Nights," presented by Michigan First Credit Union. Fans of 20 colleges and universities across the state of Michigan and the region will have a Red Wings home game at Little Caesars Arena dedicated to their beloved school during the 2019-20 season.

DETROIT -- It appeared to the 18,209 paying customers at Little Caesars Arena that the Red Wings had taken a 2-1 lead at 8:06 of the third period when Dylan Larkin picked the top corner, beating Anaheim goalie John Gibson.

But Ducks coach Dallas Eakins challenged the goal and replay showed Anthony Mantha was ever so slightly offside and the goal was wiped off the board.