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.

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

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.

Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan told reporters on Tuesday that Patrick Kane will miss at least the next two games due to an upper-body injury.

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 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.