Red Wings' playoff chances diminish with recent losses

The Detroit Red Wings are struggling to make the playoffs this season. They have lost nine of their last eleven games, which has hurt their chances of qualifying. After a 6-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, Coach Todd McLellan raised important questions about the team’s commitment. McLellan expressed concern that not all players are willing to put themselves in the way of pucks or battle hard near the net. He stressed that the team needs everyone to be on board if they want to succeed. “If we have 85 percent of the players ready to do it, then we won’t make it,” he said. The Red Wings have been allowing too many goals, with 51 goals given up in their last 15 games. During a winning streak earlier in the season, they allowed only 13 goals in seven games. Forward Alex DeBrincat noted that the team needs to work harder to block shots and protect the net. The Red Wings are currently five points behind Montreal for the last playoff spot, with only 13 games left in the season. Captain Dylan Larkin acknowledged the urgency, saying their time is running out. The team hopes to turn things around as they continue their road trip. They will play in Utah and Colorado in the coming days.