What does the past show about the points the Detroit Red Wings need for the playoffs?
The Detroit Red Wings have made steady progress over the past four seasons, improving their point total each year.
Their best season was 91 points last season, their best since 2015-16, when they last made the playoffs.
However, to break their eight-year playoff drought, they'll need more than 91 points, as history shows that the Eastern Conference wild-card spot threshold averages around 95.6 points in the current alignment.
In 2023-24, the Washington Capitals clinched the second wild card with 91 points, but this was the lowest total for a playoff spot in the East in a full season since 2013-14. Typically, it takes closer to 96 points to secure a playoff berth.
The Red Wings had playoff hopes last season, but an eight-game losing streak derailed their momentum after they were on pace for 100 points in late February. To secure a spot this season, Detroit will likely need a four-or five-point boost.
Source: MLive.com
What the past shows about points Red Wings need for playoffs
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