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"Jerseys": The Red Wings Players Under the Microscope, Part 1
TL;DR
The Detroit Red Wings miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the 10th straight season after a late-season collapse, culminating in a 5–3 loss to end the season. Fans expressed their frustration during the final games at Little Caesars Arena.
Key points
- Detroit Red Wings miss Stanley Cup Playoffs for 10th season
- Late-season collapse sealed their fate
- Final game ended in a 5–3 loss
- Fans booed at Little Caesars Arena
- Season ended with an 8–1 loss to Florida Panthers
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For the 10th consecutive season, the Detroit Red Wings are watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs from home.
Their fate was officially sealed after yet another late-season collapse, in which a once-comfortable lead above the playoff cut line vanished, culminating in a disappointing 5–3 loss and a chorus of boos from frustrated fans at Little Caesars Arena on April 11.
Following a 4–3 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the penultimate game of the season, they were then throttled 8–1 in the regular-season finale by the Florida Panthers.
Head coach Todd McLellan was nothing short of incensed afterward and, during what was his shortest postgame media availability session of the campaign, said bluntly that the entire team should be embarrassed.
It was McLellan who decried what viewed as "jerseys" on the ice, or players who weren't making a difference and weren't giving a complete, total effort.
“Right now, for us, I think we have some players that are playing well and playing hard, and then we have some guys that are just jerseys,” McLellan said on February 28. “What I mean by that is they’re wearing jerseys. They’re skating around, they’re eating up some minutes, but we need more. We just flat out need more."
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Q&A
Why did the Detroit Red Wings miss the playoffs this season?
The Red Wings missed the playoffs due to a late-season collapse, losing crucial games that led to their elimination.
What were the final games of the Red Wings' season?
The Red Wings concluded their season with a 4–3 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning and an 8–1 defeat by the Florida Panthers.
How long has it been since the Red Wings made the playoffs?
It has been 10 consecutive seasons since the Detroit Red Wings last qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
What was the reaction of Red Wings fans to the team's performance?
Fans expressed their frustration with the team's performance, resulting in boos during the final home game at Little Caesars Arena.