The Red Wings were doubled up by the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 last night in exhibition play at Little Caesars Arena.
Michael Rasmussen and Libor Sulak both scored in the second period for Detroit.
Goalie Petr Mrazek turned aside 37 shots in his LCA debut.
Former Spitfire Richard Panik and former Erie Otter Alex DeBrincat scored goals for the Blackhawks.
The Toronto Maple Leafs play the Wings tonight in Detroit at 7:30 p.m.