Toronto spoils Detroit's title celebration

Nikolai Kulemin's first NHL goal was the game- winner, as Toronto held on for a 3-2 triumph over Detroit in the regular- season opener for both clubs at Joe Louis Arena. Pavel Kubina and Dominic Moore also tallied for the Maple Leafs, who gave new head coach Ron Wilson a victory in his debut behind the Toronto bench. Vesa Toskala made 35 stops for the victory. Tomas Holmstrom picked up both goals for the Red Wings, who lost despite celebrating their Stanley Cup victory from last June. Marian Hossa assisted on Holmstrom's second tally, his first point in a Detroit uniform after signing as a free agent from Pittsburgh in the offseason. Chris Osgood was solid in defeat, making 26 saves. Kulemin netted his first career score on a clean breakaway with 7:25 played in the third period for a 3-1 Toronto lead, but Holmstrom struck at... [read full story]