The Maple Leafs would usually be giving thanks for a chance to carve the Red Wings twice in three days — but not when Toronto is struggling out of the gate and Detroit is an improved team.

A 3-2 Wings’ win on this holiday Monday afternoon, despite a massive margin in the home team’s shots and chances, completed a rare home-and-home Wings’ sweep as the Leafs dropped to a record of 1-2.

Detroit is trying to end a nine-year playoff drought, but Toronto gets another home game right away Tuesday night against Nashville.

Mason Appleton score on a last-minute rebound on Anthony Stolarz despite 40 Toronto shots on Cam Talbot.

Toronto had finally put consistent pressure on the visitors at Scotiabank Arena, getting on the board during a line mash-up by impatient head coach Craig Berube. Bobby

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