For Detroit Red Wings fans, March has long felt less like the start of spring and more like a recurring nightmare.
As the NHL playoff race heats up, the Red Wings often find themselves cooling off at the worst possible time. This year, despite feeling confident just a week or so ago, is, unfortunately, no exception. Detroit’s recent loss on Tuesday night in Florida, where they squandered a late 3-2 lead, serves as a microcosm of a pattern that’s frustrated both the team and fans for several seasons running.
The most recent defeat, coming after the Red Wings held a late advantage, stings not just for the two points lost but for what it symbolizes.