CURTAINS FOR DETROIT? RED WINGS COLLAPSE AGAIN – Winged Wheel Podcast – Apr. 8th, 2026

CURTAINS FOR DETROIT? RED WINGS COLLAPSE AGAIN – Winged Wheel Podcast – Apr. 8th, 2026

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Is that all she wrote? This Detroit Red Wings podcast covers the Red Wings vs. Blue Jackets heartbreaker that makes playoff hopes smaller than ever. Hockeytown news & analysis breaks down Justin Faulk’s 2 goal performance & the crushing 16 second collapse with four games remaining.

(00:00) – Intro & Reality Check
The margin for error is gone as Detroit faces playoff elimination after another gut-wrenching loss to Columbus.

(03:35) – Game Breakdown & Key Moments
Dylan Larkin’s power play goal and Justin Faulk’s two-goal performance weren’t enough as Zach Werenski and the Jackets strike back. John Gibson struggled even with Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat scoring in the shootout.

(15:45) – Playoff Math & The Collapse
With 4% playoff odds remaining, we examine the 35-day stretch that killed Detroit’s postseason dreams starting in March.

(38:15) – Remaining Hope & Roster Questions
What’s left for Todd McLellan, Moritz Seider, and the Detroit Red Wings down the stretch? Also, debate on why the Red Wings are where they are – injuries to Larkin & Raymond? Mental toughness? Plus, what this means for Steve Yzerman’s offseason plans moving forward.

(53:35) – Red Wings News, NHL News & Updates
Dominik Shine is Detroit’s nominee for the Masterton Trophy. Also, around the league updates as teams jockey for playoff position while Detroit watches from the outside and the Devils & Kraken make management changes.

(1:01:40) – Overtime Mailbag
Your questions on the season’s disappointment and what comes next for Todd McLellan’s squad.

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