The Red Wings' fast start is giving a team that has failed to qualify for the playoffs for nine consecutive seasons a glimmer of hope.

Alex DeBrincat (one goal, two assists) and Lucas Raymond (two assists) also registered multi-point efforts for Detroit (7-3-0; 14 points), which was coming off a 6-4 victory over St. Louis (3-6-1; 7 points) at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday night.

It certainly showed when the Wings traveled to Toronto for a matinee matchup against the Leafs on Monday. Despite being brutally outplayed for the entire game, Mason Appleton’s tally in the final minute of regulation, giving Detroit a 3-2 win.

Detroit's young players and improved team defense are encouraging signs so far. Can the Red Wings keep this up?

Despite a thrilling comeback, the Red Wings' defense continues to show worrying cracks, a stark contrast to their offensive firepower.

The game was dumbfounding. The Wings scored six times after falling behind 4-0 and came away with an unexpected 6-4 victory over St. Louis. So, coach Todd McLellan and his staff's message Sunday — in what was an intense and physical practice — was also a mixed bag.

Redmond spent nine seasons in the NHL (1967-68 to 1975-76), primarily with the Red Wings. Redmond, who also played for the Montreal Canadiens, tallied 233 goals and 428 points in 538 games, posting a career-high 93 points in the 1972-73 season.

The Pittsburgh Penguins look to get back into the win column Monday night with the second of back-to-back home games against the St. Louis Blues.