Red Wings' Playoff Hopes Hang by a Thread

0:00It's March 14th for the NHL. Let's get into it. The Detroit Red Wings playoff push is in serious trouble after a string of injuries hit their top centers right at the end of the season. They sit at 79 points in the top wall car spot, but a recent 4-1 loss in Tampa Bay has them down to just one win in their last five. Games, making every matchup a must win. Earlier this week, the team lost Dylan Larkin in Andrew Cobb to lower body injuries, both out for at least two weeks. That leads them short-handed for most of their final 16 games, forcing big changes to the lineup when they need stability the most. Players are staying positive despite the mess. Alex the Brinkett says the call-ups have stepped up and they just need to tighten up on those costly mistakes. JT Confer added that it's about scratching and clawing for points now, no matter how ugly it gets. Meanwhile, the standings are tightening fast. Columbus is just two points back with real momentum, while Ottawa and Philadelphia are six points behind,

1:01but with two games in hand each. What was a say spot after a strong start has vanished quick. With an eight-year playoff throughout a malign, the Wings are leaning on their defense and goalie John Gibson to grind our results. Coach Tom McClellan will reevaluate the injury soon, but for now, it's all about survival in this final stretch. D&N is sponsored by our partner. Check out the episode description. A pillow that sounds as good as it feels, built for listening in bed, S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com.