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Why Detroit Red Wings 'have to smell blood' — especially on special teams

ST. PAUL, Minn — The Detroit Red Wings left Xcel Energy Center at a disadvantage.

They didn't get any points to bank toward their playoff hopes and could lay much of the blame for the 7-4 loss to the Minnesota Wild on special teams. The Wings wasted four power play opportunities before converting, and by then it was too late.