The consensus around the NHL is that the numbers don’t add up for the Detroit Red Wings to avoid a 10th consecutive season out of the playoffs. But here are some numbers, if the Red Wings can post them, that can significantly improve their playoff chances.
50-55
That’s the number of points the Red Wings need from Moritz Seider this season. He is averaging 44.5 points per season in his career. If he pushes past the 50-point mark it would indicate he is taking his game to another level. More importantly, it would signal Detroit’s offense is improved over last season.