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Red Wings' Playoff Hopes Fade Amid Six-Game Slide

4/13/2025

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The Detroit Red Wings turned to coach Todd McLellan on December 26 in hopes of reviving their season. Despite a brief surge, the team has spiraled into a six-game losing streak, jeopardizing their playoff dreams. With a meager scoring average of 2.80 goals per game and a dismal 69.5% penalty kill—the worst since 1978—the pressure is mounting.

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The Detroit Red Wings turned to coach Todd McLellan on December 26 in hopes of reviving their season. Despite a brief surge, the team has spiraled into a six-game losing streak, jeopardizing their playoff dreams. With a meager scoring average of 2.80 goals per game and a dismal 69.5% penalty kill—the worst since 1978—the pressure is mounting.