Still Alive! Detroit's Playoff Chances Narrow - Mar. 15th, 2026
Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast
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🗓️ 15 March 2026
⏱️ 77 minutes
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Summary
This Detroit Red Wings podcast covers the Red Wings' narrowing playoff odds after games vs. Tampa Bay & Dallas. Hockeytown news & analysis breaks down how McLellan's injury-riddled roster is fighting to stay in the playoff race without Larkin and Copp.
(00:00) - Intro & Episode Overview
Evan's alarm clock mishaps and why this Detroit Red Wings stretch feels like the most crucial in podcast history.
(04:40) - Red Wings vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Game Recap
Detroit falls 4-1 but hangs tough against Nikita Kucherov's loaded Lightning squad. Justin Faulk's defensive impact shows but the Red Wings can't drive any offense to support it.
(14:20) - Red Wings vs. Dallas Stars Game Recap
David Perron returns! Jake Oettinger's own goal gives Detroit a lifeline in their battle for playoff positioning. Lucas Raymond steps up on a nice play from Finnie to tie it as Edvinsson, Seider, & the Red Wings steal a point off the Stars. Also, a look at the stretch of games ahead.
(32:00) - Larkin & Copp + Gut Check Time Ahead
Congratulations to Head Equipment Manager Paul Boyer on 2500 games! Also, a debate on why every single point matters down the stretch & what the runway is for Steve Yzerman's squad.
(39:50) - Playoff Race Updates, Lucas Raymond's Injury, and Detroit's Failing Power Play
Latest updates on the Eastern Conference playoff race vs. Montreal, Ottawa, Boston, and Columbus. Also, what Lucas Raymond may be battling, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard and Michael Rasmussen join the injured list, the Red Wings' failing power play, and more.
(51:15) - Around the NHL
League news and notes, Gudas taking out Matthews, and the Department of Player Safety taking heat.
(58:20) - Overtime & A Surprise Announcement!
Some personal news from one of the hosts! Also, your questions on playoff odds and more.
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to the Wingwheel podcast, the number one source for news, analysis, and discussion on the Detroit Red Wings, the NHL, and all things hockey. |
| 0:19.2 | Here are your hosts, Ryan Hanna, |
| 0:21.5 | Brad Criscoe, |
| 0:22.5 | and Evan Lopsinger. |
| 0:28.8 | Speaking of own goals, |
| 0:30.2 | I thought we'd start with Jake Ottinger, |
| 0:31.9 | but Evan, |
| 0:32.5 | my God, man. |
| 0:34.3 | I have apparently an innate ability |
| 0:37.3 | to just turn my alarm off in my sleep. |
| 0:41.1 | You had the permanent 1-0 lead over Brad and I. All you had to do was every morning episode |
| 0:48.7 | just show up. Just show up relatively just show up within five minutes of whatever brad shows up right and you |
| 0:56.1 | were good you you could hold that over us for the rest of time and you held that lead for what |
| 1:01.2 | was it like two months that's pretty good actually can all things considered that i was getting eight |
| 1:07.2 | hours of straight sleep yeah that would be a bigger problem. |
| 1:27.8 | 645. I'm looking at my phone. I'm like, all right, you know, we have some weather. I would be surprised if Brad is held up a little bit. That is what it is. But usually Evans here by now. And then I get a message and I see Evans name. It's like a string of expletives. And it goes, my alarm didn't go off this morning. |
| 1:29.7 | I went, oh my God, dude. |
| 1:30.8 | I'm pretty sure it this morning. I went, oh my God, dude. |
| 1:29.8 | I'm pretty sure it did. And it was like lightning, because I distinctly remember setting it. |
| 1:35.3 | And I think it just like lightning in your sleep reflexes turned it off. Yeah. How dare you speak to |
| 1:41.9 | me right now? Just right back to the university days where I'd set my alarm for like 10 a.m. And turn it off. 14 alarms. That's the style. Yeah, I should do that. They never came out with any kind of app that accomplishes what 14 annoying alarms for your roommates. I thought I was better than that, but I'm not sure I am anymore. You and Jake Ottinger. You're very similar, the two of you. Oh, yes, exactly the same. Yeah. And you know what? Honestly, thank God for Jake Ottinger, because without him, it's one single point that he had a hand in giving to the Red Vings. But without him, oh, the tone of this episode was going to be bleak. |
| 2:18.8 | It still is. Don't worry. |
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