Mar 30, 2026
The Hockeytown rollercoaster rolls on. This Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down two completely different performances in back-to-back games, as game recaps & analysis covers the stunning win over Buffalo and the crushing loss to Philadelphia for Steve Yzerman's team..
(00:00) - Intro & Delirium
Trying to make sense of the Detroit Red Wings and their
performances in a tight playoff race.
(04:05) - Red Wings vs. Sabres Game Recap
Red Wings score three first period goals against one of the
league's hottest teams, including Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond
power play strikes. John Gibson stacks the pads, and Patrick Kane
shushes his hometown crowd.
(14:05) - Red Wings vs. Philadelphia Flyers Game Recap -
Disaster
Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson & Co. fall short in a frustrating
home loss that perfectly encapsulates this team's inconsistency,
including a late game flurry of goals from Appleton, DeBrincat, and
Raymond.
(27:25) - What's Wrong With Detroit?
Dissecting why the Detroit Red Wings don't show up to big games so
often. Is this on Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, and Alex DeBrincat,
or is it more on the lack of depth?
(39:50) - Playoff Race Reality Check
Where the Wings stand after splitting two crucial games, and how
many points they realistically need down the stretch.
(48:00) - Prospects Update - Augustine, Plante, Johansson
Grand Rapids Griffins getting reinforcements as Anton Johansson
joins the club. Also, ELC watch for Trey Augustine, and where Max
Plante may play next season.
(53:50) - Around the NHL - Torts is Back!
John Tortorella in for Bruce Cassidy in Vegas as the Golden Knights
make a late season chance - will this work for Mitch Marner &
Co.?
(1:03:40) - Overtime Mailbag
Your questions on the rebuild, whether Hockeytown has hope, and
what Steve Yzerman should do this summer.
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