The Detroit Red Wings were eliminated from playoff contention shortly before their game concluded in a shootout on Tuesday.
Although David Perron scored a dramatic goal to tie the game with just 3.3 seconds left in regulation, and Patrick Kane clinched a 5-4 win against the Montreal Canadiens with a shootout goal, the victory was inconsequential.
This was due to the Washington Capitals securing a playoff spot by winning their game and holding a tiebreaker advantage over the Red Wings with more regulation wins (32-27). This marks the eighth consecutive year that the Red Wings have not made the playoffs.
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— Detroit Free Press (@freep) April 17, 2024
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Red Wings Stage Comeback from 3-1 Deficit
The Red Wings initially faced a 3-1 deficit but managed to close the gap with goals from Moritz Seider and Joe Veleno in the first two periods.
Daniel Sprong, who had been left out of recent games, scored a crucial goal early in the third period to level the score.
Late Drama in Red Wings’ Playoff Bid
James Reimer made a critical save on Nick Suzuki around the middle of the third period, but Juraj Slafkovksy put the Canadiens ahead 4-3 with 7:14 remaining by tipping in a nicely orchestrated pass from Lane Hutson.
As the game neared its end, the Wings opted for an extra attacker by pulling Reimer shortly after the two-minute mark, though he returned to the net in the final minute.
David Perron then netted his 17th goal of the season by firing the puck into the Montreal goal, assisted by Shayne Gostisbehere, who had also facilitated Raymond's key goals the previous Monday.
Capitals Secure Playoff Berth as Red Wings Face Playoff Elimination
As the Detroit Red Wings geared up for a shootout, the Washington Capitals' game concluded with a 2-1 victory.
The Capitals secured the win with an empty-net goal three minutes before the end, as the Philadelphia Flyers pulled their goalie in a last-ditch effort to secure a regulation win and keep their playoff hopes alive. Coming into March, the Red Wings had a nine-point lead over the Capitals.
Despite rallying from a third-period deficit for the 14th time this season, the Red Wings faced the reality of a lengthy offseason ahead, as their playoff hopes came to an end.
Sticking with what worked for them before.
Reimer, who was in goal for Saturday's win against Toronto, was given the starting position in Montreal. Aside from this change, the Red Wings maintained the lineup that had brought them success, with the same players who secured a 5-4 overtime victory on Monday at Little Caesars Arena.
Although the Canadiens initially had more possession of the puck in the early stages of the game, the Red Wings quickly caught up. Early in the game, Alex DeBrincat had an opportunity to score, but his shot was saved by goaltender Cayden Primeau.
who is the son of former Red Wings forward Keith Primeau, a key figure in the trade that brought Brendan Shanahan to Detroit.
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