Red Wings lose to Montreal despite dominating possession, dealing with unusual Larkin chants from the crowd.
Wings Stumble Early, Tarasov Impresses in Montreal Loss
October 12, 2026 · ← Back to rollups
The Detroit Red Wings fell to the Montreal Canadiens in a game marked by unusual circumstances—Larkin chants from the home crowd overshadowed the on-ice action Detroit Free Press — Red Wings (via Google News). Goaltender Tarasov made a strong first impression in his debut with the team Detroit News — Red Wings (via Google News), though it wasn't enough to secure a win. The loss extends Detroit's early-season struggles; after five games, the Wings sit at 1-3-1 despite showing possession advantages in their matchups u/sanskritsquirel. Meanwhile, in the organization's minor league system, prospect Jesse Kiiskinen delivered a standout performance for the Grand Rapids Griffins, recording a natural hat trick plus an assist in a victory over Milwaukee MLive — Red Wings (via Google News).
The early returns suggest the Wings are generating chances but struggling to convert them into wins—a concerning trend as the season enters its second week. Larkin's name echoing through Montreal's arena underscores the ongoing intrigue around the team's star player, while Tarasov's solid debut offers some optimism in net Detroit News — Red Wings (via Google News). The organization will look to turn possession dominance into actual victories as they continue their schedule.
Articles
Goaltender Tarasov makes a strong debut start for Detroit in his first game with the team.
Prospect Jesse Kiiskinen records a natural hat trick and assist as Grand Rapids defeats Milwaukee.
From the community
Wings dominate CORSI in all five early games despite 1-3-1 record, raising questions about possession's predictive value.
Reddit discussion highlights censored interview footage from Detroit's loss in Montreal amid Larkin chants.
Grand Rapids prospect Kiiskinen's natural hat trick performance goes viral among Wings fans online.
Fan reaction to the Wings' 1-3-1 start captures early-season frustration despite underlying possession metrics.
Official Wings account highlights Arvy as the team's Xfinity Player of the Week after early games.