Red Wings Do It Right On the First Night

After watching the Tigers and Lions meltdown, this was refreshing.

The Red Wings downed the Toronto Maple Leafs Friday night at the Joe, 4-0.

Justin Abdelkader scored a hat trick and Dylan Larkin had a goal and assist, spoiling former Coah Mike Babcock's return to the the Joe.

Goaltender Jimmy Howard stopped 22 shots.

“The energy was awesome,” says coach Jeff Blashill, who won his NHL debut behind the bench, according to The Detroit News. “I’ve been in this building on some pretty cool nights but this was awesome. The energy was incredible, obviously a good rivalry with Toronto helps, but it was real cool.”