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Wings' Playoff Hopes Fading Fast
5 Apr
Summary
- Red Wings face critical Sunday game against Minnesota.
- Detroit has lost three of their last four games.
- Wild have already secured a playoff berth.
The Detroit Red Wings are on the brink of missing the playoffs for the 10th straight year. The team suffered a significant 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers, with a late goal by David Perron preventing a shutout. Detroit has struggled recently, losing three of their last four games and eight of their past twelve.
Captain Dylan Larkin emphasized the need to quickly move past the recent defeat and focus on the upcoming home game against the Minnesota Wild. Detroit is currently in a four-way tie for the Eastern Conference's second wild card spot.
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild have already clinched a playoff berth. They recently defeated the Ottawa Senators, a team Detroit is competing with for a wild card spot. Ryan Hartman has been a key offensive player for the Wild, entering Sunday's game on a four-game goal streak. The Wild are focused on refining their game and building confidence heading into the postseason.
