Every point is crucial for the Detroit Red Wings over the remaining 12 games of the season and they must earn two points against the Columbus Blue Jackets. A quarter of a century playoff streak is on the line for the Wings and as of now, they are on the outside looking in.
Their recent loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, a 4-3 devastating blow, knocked them out of a playoff position as they are now one point behind Philadelphia in the standings for the final wild card spot. Philadelphia holds a game in hand and it is highly unlikely Detroit is able to clinch a spot within their division as they sit six points behind the 3rd place Tampa Bay Lightning.