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The Detroit Red Wings soared to new heights this season with 91 points and break out years from Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider. But, they still fell short of the playoffs due to self-inflicted wounds. Was the season a success? Shai Buium, a '21 2nd round pick, signed an ELC and is headed to GR. Larkin is the Wings King Clancy award nominee.

Detroit did not play well in this hockey game. But like they have been doing, they snatched victory from defeat with a goal form Perron with 3 seconds left. Unfortunately the Flyers, who needed a Detroit regulation loss and their own regulation win, did not get the memo. The Flyers pulled their goalie not knowing they were eliminated, gifting the Capitals a game-winning ENG. Clinching the final playoff spot. It sucks

The Detroit Red Wings SURGE in the 3rd to comeback and win after a lackluster performance in the first two periods, forcing an all or nothing Game 82. And who else but Lucas Raymond to not just tie it, but WIN it in OT. He now has 31 goals, 40 assists and 71 points. Alex DeBrincat also scored for his 3rd goal in two games and JT Compher scored two of his own to keep Detroit in it after their piss poor start. That being said, horrible first 40 riddled with poor puck movement, defensive mistakes, and poor goaltending. But a win is a win. Detroit can make the playoffs with a win and Washington loss

The Red Wings survived a close one. With a regulation loss they would have been eliminated from the playoffs. But after the 1st period you would have thought they were going to crush Toronto. Up 4-1 thanks to goals from DeBrincat (x2) Perron and Edvinsson, they were crusing. But you can never count out the Leafs' offense who scored 3 in the second off Defensive mistakes. But in overtime, Dylan Larkin scored his career most 33rd goal of the season to keep Detroit alive another day.

The top line went absolutley nuts in this hockey game. DeBrincat and Larkin had 3 point nights, but none were as impactful as Lucas Raymond who scored his 2nd career hattrick enroute to a 4-point night. Their combined performances forced a huge 3rd period comeback and allowed Detroit to steal a point from the Penguins to keep the Red Wings playoff hopes alive with 3 games remaining. Unfortunatley, Not much else about this game was great. No depth support, defensive errors, a flaccid powerplay and poor goaltending ultimatley led to Pittsburgh getting two points, and controlling their destiny.

Detroit has 4 games left and is one point out. The opportunity to make the playoffs is still their, but they no longer control their own destiny. But regardless of that, they need to see this season through until the very end, even if it means another season without playoffs. This season has taught us many things — What were they? Copp injured on a broken cheekbone has lead to Zach Aston-Reese being recalled ahead of Thursday's match in Pittsburgh.