If the Detroit Red Wings win 15 of their final 29 games this season, they would have a 99% probability of ending their nine-year playoff drought.

That’s how playoffstatus.com sees the Detroit math moving forward.

Fifteen wins would give the Red Wings 99 points.  Based on today’s numbers, playoff status gives Detroit a 90% chance of qualifying for the playoffs. Moneypuck.com has Detroit’s odds at 88.5%.

The Red Wings clearly aren’t focused on probability as they prepare for their final three home games before the Olympic break. They play the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday, the Washington Capitals on Thursday, and the Colorado Avalanche in a Saturday matinee.

Oddly, the Red Wings don’t play a single home game in the month of February. They play next Monday in Denver to complete a home-and-home with the Avalanche and then head for a game in Utah on Wednesday, Feb. 4. After the Olympics, they resume the NHL schedule with a game Thursday, Feb. 26 at Ottawa and then finish the month with a road game Saturday, Feb. 28 at Carolina.

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Bottom line: Red Wings are not as impressive when defenseman Travis Hamonic is in the Detroit lineup.

Marco Kasper is rediscovering his offensive confidence in time for the playoff drive.

Coach Todd McLellan is teaching his Red Wings the finer points of game management.

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The Grand Rapids Griffins didn’t perform as well Sunday in Manitoba as the Red Wings did Saturday. The Manitoba Moose downed the Griffins 3-2.  That ended Grand Rapids’ 17-game AHL-record road points streak. Goalie Michal Postava posted 34 saves as his record fell to 7-2. John Leonard scored his 26th goal of the season. Leonard and William Wallinder also assisted on Sheldon Dries’ goal.

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Florida: George Richards writes that the Panthers seem to be heating up just in time for the stretch drive. Florida Panthers. 

Montreal: The Canadiens waste Cole Caufield’s hat trick in a loss to the Boston Bruins. Montreal Canadiens.

New Jersey: James Nichols writes that the Devils’ loss to the Seattle Kraken was about inferior goaltending and Nico Hischier’s line struggling. New Jersey Devils.