Red Wings Focused on Positives Despite Tough Loss to Bruins

With 12 games left, Detroit looks to 'force our luck' in playoff push

Mar. 22, 2026 at 9:07am

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The Detroit Red Wings put forth a strong effort in their 4-2 loss to the Boston Bruins, outshooting their opponent 43-41. Despite the defeat, coach Todd McLellan was pleased with his team's offensive performance and believes they would have scored more goals on another night. The Red Wings remain in the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, but with the New York Islanders and Ottawa Senators close behind, they know they need to take care of their own business down the stretch.

Why it matters

The Red Wings are in a tight race for a playoff spot, with little margin for error as the season winds down. Their ability to bounce back from tough losses and continue playing an aggressive, high-powered offensive game will be crucial in determining whether they can secure a postseason berth.

The details

In the loss to the Bruins, the Red Wings got off to a good start when Lucas Raymond scored on the power play early in the second period. However, a costly turnover by Moritz Seider led to a 5-on-3 advantage for Boston, which they converted to tie the game. The Bruins then added two more goals to pull away, with the Red Wings unable to find the back of the net despite outshooting their opponent. Coach McLellan praised his team's offensive effort, noting that on most nights with 43 shots, they would have scored more than two goals.

  • The Red Wings have 12 games remaining in the regular season.
  • The Red Wings will host the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, March 24.

The players

Todd McLellan

Head coach of the Detroit Red Wings.

Moritz Seider

Defenseman for the Detroit Red Wings.

Lucas Raymond

Forward for the Detroit Red Wings.

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What they’re saying

“We're in a great spot to fight our own battles. I think that has to be the message. The last couple of years, we were waiting for help, and now it's all in our hands. We've got enough games left to force our luck.”

— Moritz Seider, Defenseman

“I thought in the second period we dominated them, we were the better team and we could have put them away right there and then kind of close it down in the third. It's a valuable lesson. But I think everyone in this locker room enjoys them and we're looking forward to the rest of it.”

— Lucas Raymond, Forward

What’s next

The Red Wings will look to bounce back in their next game against the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, March 24 at Little Caesars Arena.

The takeaway

Despite the tough loss, the Red Wings remain in a strong position to control their own playoff destiny. Their aggressive offensive approach and belief in their ability to 'force their luck' will be key as they navigate the final stretch of the regular season.