Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan called out his team for their lack of offense when the game's final outcome wasn't all but already decided on Thursday evening as part of their frustrating 7-2 loss to the New York Islanders.

The Red Wings were on their back foot early in the game and never really recovered in a 4-2 loss to the Sabres.

Jack Quinn had a goal and two assists, Colten Ellis stopped 27 shots in his NHL debut and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2

Multiple NHL teams, including the Red Wings, are reportedly pursuing Yegor Chinakhov after his trade request. His potential clashes and talent spark a competitive race.

The sixth-place squad in the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Red Wings (5-2), visit the 12th-ranked New York Islanders (3-3) at UBS Arena on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. New York earned a 4-3 victory at home its last time out on Oct. 21 against the San Jose Sharks.

Colten Ellis made 26 saves in his NHL debut and the Buffalo Sabres scored twice in the third period Wednesday to defeat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 at the KeyBank Center. The loss snapped the Red Wings’ five-game winning streak as they dropped to 5-2-0. Buffalo is 3-4-0.

Tied for second overall among all rookies in NHL scoring, Detroit Red Wings forward Emmitt Finnie remains a feel-good story in the early goings of their centennial campaign.

The Red Wings tote a 5-game win streak into this contest. In its most recent game Sunday, +121 Detroit topped the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 (push 6.0). That game was at home; the Wings' trip to Buffalo marks the club's second road game of the season.