Detroit - As season openers go, this was a dud.

The crowd was energized, the atmosphere was magical as the Red Wings begin their 100th season, and there was excitement about the Wings' three rookies in the lineup.

Then, the game started Thursday and the Wings lost to Montreal, 5-1.

Dylan Larkin scored 3 minutes, 50 seconds into the game, on the power play, giving the Wings a 1-0 lead. That was pretty much the highlight of the evening. There wasn't much good after that.

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