After the Detroit Red Wings lost Thursday for the 11th time in 14 games, Todd McLellan blamed mental sagging for the team's postseason-crushing slump.

The Detroit Red Wings are falling out of postseason contention as the 2024-25 season nears its end. The Red Wings knew it would be difficult to make the playoffs, given their brutal second-half schedule.

With the Detroit Red Wings falling further out of the Eastern Conference playoff race, head coach Todd McLellan questioned the team's work ethic.

DETROIT—It's been a grim month of March in Hockeytown, with the beloved Red Wings limping through the stretch run. Again. Yet despite a 3–10–0 record since the calendar turned over from February, Detroit remains within spitting distance of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Cam Talbot made 20 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings to a crucial 2-1 win against the Boston Bruins at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday. Talbot made a spectacular glove save on Casey Mittelstadt with 9.

It's still bunched up, five teams separated by a point, but the Wings are one of the five after a 2-1 victory over the depleted Bruins.

The Detroit Red Wings can renew some spirits if they can score a needed two points against the Boston Bruins on Saturday night. While the Red Wings are still in the thick of the playoff race, they have not been doing themselves any favors.

The Red Wings are currently -202 on the money line (bet $202 to win $100) according to SportsLine consensus, while the Bruins are +166 underdogs (bet $100 to win $166). For those looking at prop bets,

Although Reimer hasn't played much this year, he's started four consecutive games. Despite starting the year terribly, things are turning around for him. Red Wings Desperate for Positive Result with Senators in Town Red Wings Desperate for Positive Result with Senators in Town DETROIT — The Red Wings host the Ottawa Senators Thursday night at Little Caesars Arena.