The NHL’s regular season fires back up tonight. With anywhere from 19 to 22 games to go, many teams have the opportunity to play their way in, or out, of the postseason. The biggest team on that precipice is the Detroit Red Wings.
The Wings currently stand tied with Dallas for ninth in the Western Conference. With 21 games to play, they need a supreme effort from everyone on their roster, as well as a little help from some other teams in the conference, if they hope to make the playoffs.
There are, however, some significant obstacles in their way if they hope to get to the playoffs for the 19th consecutive year.
The biggest concern for the Wings lies in their schedule. They play 15 of their last 21 against teams either solidly in the playoffs or playing for their ...
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Article written by Jim Balint
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