Humbling lesson.

The Detroit Red Wings showed why they were one of the top teams in the NHL yesterday as they had no problems defeating the Montreal Canadiens by 4-1.

Pavel Datsuk scored the first two goals for the Wings who managed to control the game from start to finish. They held Montreal to only 16 shots on their own goal. The Wings domination was frustrating for the Habs fans who booed their team for a second game in a row.

Montreal (13-10-4) has now lost 5 of their last 6 games with no sign of a turnaround. The team is now sinking in the standings. A serious commitment from every player will be needed very soon or their season will become a pityful one.

(Picture: Canadian Press.)