Detroit enters the night with 86 points, sitting just outside the playoff picture and battling multiple teams for the final wild-card spot. The Red Wings\u2019 playoff chances have slipped in recent weeks, with projections placing them around 35% to make the postseason, as inconsistency has hurt their push.<\/p>\nRecent play has been a concern for Detroit, which has dropped four of its last five games and is trending in the wrong direction at a critical point in the season.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Philadelphia is right alongside them in the standings. The Flyers also sit around 86 points and remain within striking distance of a playoff spot, but like Detroit, they need wins and help from other teams.<\/p>\n
The difference? Momentum.<\/p>\n
The Flyers have surged down the stretch, going 7-2-1 in their last 10 games and showing signs of a team peaking at the right time. Their recent run has kept them alive in what has become one of the tightest playoff races in the NHL.<\/p>\n
Make sure you don\u2019t miss this game tonight, you can catch all the NHL action live on Fubo.<\/p>\n
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