If you are a fan of following exactly how over it is, tonight could be the night. Any point not achieved by the Red Wings from here on out or any point gained by the Canadiens (who are in Ottawa tonight) officially mathematically eliminates Detroit. I believe Detroit would even have to win out in regulation in order to catch Montreal’s tiebreaker advantage. We’re talking … [Read more...] about Game Day Updates: Red Wings at Lightning
Quick Hits: It’s Not Over ‘til It’s Over (It’s Over)
Red Wings Rumblings There are four games left in the season, the Red Wings lost last night, and somehow this team is STILL not eliminated from the playoff picture. For some reason, I am reminded of the scene in Gladiator where Commodus says to Maximus: “What am I going to do with you? You simply won’t die.” No but seriously, Detroit’s playoff chances will likely go up in smoke … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: It’s Not Over ‘til It’s Over (It’s Over)
Game Day Updates: Red Wings at Panthers
Five games left. It’s felt like it would take a miracle for a while, but it’s tough to get up for the remainder of the schedule after Tuesday’s loss has all but crushed Detroit’s playoff hopes. If you missed it, the Red Wings are effectively yet not mathematically eliminated from the postseason. They would need to win at least four of their last five games (over exclusively … [Read more...] about Game Day Updates: Red Wings at Panthers
Quick Hits: Another Year with No Postseason Hockey
Red Wings Rumblings Welp, it’s over. The Red Wings gave a strong effort in last night’s loss to Montreal, which all but eliminated them from the playoffs. They’re technically in it still, but the chances are so slim that it’s not even worth wasting energy on. So we’re about a decade removed from Detroit’s last Stanley Cup Playoffs berth. That’s really depressing… Source … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Another Year with No Postseason Hockey
Game Day Updates: Red Wings vs Canadiens
Big game tonight. The Montreal Canadiens are the only team that currently stands in Detroit’s way for the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Red Wings are six points back from the Habs with one game in hand. A regulation win for Detroit would swing their playoff chances to “slim” while a loss in regulation would pretty much put a bow on this season. MoneyPuck … [Read more...] about Game Day Updates: Red Wings vs Canadiens