The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Eastern Conference’s last place team. Coach Todd McLellan’s team was humbled by a goalie coming off an injury. He hadn’t played in 17 days.
The loss seems particularly miserable to Detroit fans because it was a missed opportunity to gain ground in the playoff race. The Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators, New York Islanders and Columbus Blue Jackets all lost Saturday.
Maybe the loss to the Rangers isn’t a true surprise. As Bob Duff pointed out in his story, the Red Wings have only won two in a row once in the last 26 games. As Dylan Larkin points out, the Red Wings now need help to make the playoffs
That brings today when they face another game they need to win. They play the Minnesota Wild in an 1 p.m. game. The Wild are 5-5 in their last 10.
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Eddie Genborg scored his first AHL goal and Wojciech Stachowiak continued to be an offensive force to help the Grand Rapids Griffins down the Manitoba Moose 7-2 Saturday afternoon. Michal Postava had 31 saves. Stachowiak registered its third consecutive multiple-point game to give him 11 points (three goals, eight assists) in his five games with Grand Rapids. John Leonard scored his 32nd goal and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard tallied his 19th. . . Moritz Seider played 28:04 in Saturday’s loss to the New York Rangers.
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Boston: Bruins start their road trip with two consecutive losses. Boston Bruins
Florida: It’s hard to believe, but the Florida Panthers are officially eliminated from playoff consideration. Florida Panthers.
Philadelphia: Matvei Michkov led the way to an important Flyers win against the New York Islanders. Philadelphia Flyers.