Goalie Jimmy Howard got the hook after giving up three goals on 16 shots in the first period and the Red Wings lost 7-5 to the Blue Jackets at Little Caesars Arena Monday night in NHL action.
Anthony Mantha scored twice for Detroit, while singles went to Mike Green, Dennis Cholowski and Gustav Nyquist.
The loss leaves the Red Wings a game below the .500 mark at 10-11-3.
Detroit is back in action Wednesday night in St. Louis.