McLellan Frustrated, Wings Waste Chances - Mar. 29th, 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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