Over the past two weeks, the Detroit Red Wings have hit a rough patch, losing seven games in a row. This streak has wiped out their previous nine-point lead in the standings, leaving them struggling to keep up.
Making matters worse, team captain Dylan Larkin got injured, leaving his teammates feeling lost on the ice. This has added to the team's inconsistency, making their playoff hopes uncertain.
There's a bit of good news as Larkin was back practicing with the team, but he's still expected to miss the next couple of games against the Buffalo Sabres and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Larkin (lower body injury) will miss at least the next two games. #RedWings have lost five in a row without him, seven straight overall and are 2-9-0 this season without Larkin.