The Daily: The Red Wings’ Problem Isn’t Bad Luck; Guimond Near-Perfect
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Andrew Copp The post The Daily: The Red Wings’ Problem Isn’t Bad Luck; Guimond Near-Perfect appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now . Andrew Copp In 2023-24, the Detroit Red Wings had the 91 points needed to qualify for the NHL playoffs as an Eastern Conference wildcard team. However, they lost the final playoff spot to the Washington Capitals because of a tiebreaker.
That season, it felt as if the Red Wings were victims of bad luck. If they don’t make the playoff pool this season, it feels as if they only have themselves to blame. At one point this season, the Red Wings boasted an 80% probability of earning a playoff.
After losing 5-1 to the Penguins Tuesday night, the Red Wings have a 32. 2% probability. There are multiple reasons why the Red Wings’ quest to end their nine-year playoff drought is unraveling.
Bob Duff quotes coach Todd McLellan today as saying: “In some situations, it’s definitely competitiveness and the will and the drive to do it longer and harder than maybe the opposition. Some of its technique and skill, too. It’s a combination of both.