Playoffs Fast Approaching

With three games remaining and the Wings in a bit of slump in the past 10 games going 5-5, with two of those loses coming from a shootout, the Wings should look for a burst at the end of the season to get them into playoff mentality and spirit.  The last two games of the season are against one of their rivals, Chicago Blackhawks, who are in the 8th and final spot in the conference for advancement into the playoffs.  If and when the Wings take these games it will leave Chicago with only 4 points to gain from their other two games. The Calgary Flames who have 2 games left with a total of 4 points to gain could take over the final 8th spot  if Chicago loses three out of the four they have left and could knock out the Blackhawks. 

This also leaves the doors open for the Dallas Stars who are only 3 points behind Chicago with a total of 8 points possible to gain.  Personally, I believe the Stars have the best shot at taking the final spot in the playoffs.  Their final games are against team that aren't in the hunt which leaves them in a good position to take that 8th spot.  The only thing that sends red flags is in their last 10 games they only won two of those.  If they want to get that spot from Chicago they'll need to win at least three of their final four.

Here's the current look of the current contenders.(click here) Take a look back on the 11th of April to find out who's officially in and out.