March 26 is a very important date for the Detroit Red Wings. On March 26, 1997, there was a big fight between the Wings and the Colorado Avalanche, and on March 26, 1999, Chris Chelios scored his first goal as a Red Wing. Unfortunately, March 26, 2024, will not be a good memory for the Wings as they did not make it to the playoffs.
The The Red Wings lost tonight.The Red Wings likely have no chance to make the playoffs since they lost to the Washington Capitals in overtime. They have not made it to the playoffs since 2015-2016, especially while Steve Yzerman has been in charge. If the team fails to make it to the playoffs again, Yzerman might lose his job next season.
The Red Wings have not been in the playoffs at all.
After losing to the Capitals, the Wings are not in a good position. The Capitals have 81 points and are in the final wildcard playoff spot, while the Wings have 79 points and are two points behind. Time is running out for the Red Wings and for general manager Steve Yzerman.
The Detroit Red Wings have not been in the NHL playoffs at all during Steve Yzerman’s time. Yzerman became the general manager five years ago, which should have been enough time to at least make it as a wildcard team.
Before the game, Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin said that winning is important and likely secures their place in the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Wings lost a very important game against the Capitals, following a previous loss to Nashville. Red Wings forward, Patrick Kane, who has been in the playoffs with Chicago, noted earlier this week that the team is in a playoff-like situation, even though there are 11 games left, but they still can't get it done.
Yzerman’s Inaction
Steve Yzerman not only hasn't been able to make a playoff team in his five years as general manager, but he also didn't make any deals when the team needed them. This left fans worried and disappointed. They were hoping for a big trade to help the team make it to the playoffs, but Yzerman didn't make any moves. Yzerman chose not to bring in any backup players when the team needed them, which worried the fans. And according to Heavy, there is likely only one playoff spot left, which will probably go to the
Capitals. Detroit Red Wings or the Washington Capitals.” Tonight’s OT loss for the Wings appears to have delivered the answer.
Detroit Red Wings supporters have endured for a long time. If it provides any comfort, there's still footage of a period when the Wings never yielded, and consistently reached the playoffs.
