Detroit’s “Must Win”, Ovechkin Passes Gretzky, and Top Draft Target

The Detroit Red Wings refuse to die.

Tune in as we discuss Todd McLellan’s team’s most recent wins, starting with their victory over Jarvis and the Carolina Hurricanes, including a Dang-It from Justin Holl, rapid goals from Ben Chiarot, Marco Kasper, Patrick Kane, and Michael Rasmussen, as well as Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat combining to seal the win (5:10), as well as their 2-1 victory over a Tkachuk & Barkov-less Florida Panthers, including Alex DeBrincat’s 35th goal of the season on a great pass from Lucas Raymond, J.T. Compher continuing to produce, Chiarot and Moritz Seider mixing things up, and Cam Talbot saving the game (15:45). Next, where Steve Yzerman’s team sits in the Stanley Cup Playoff Wild Card race behind the Montreal Canadiens, and the “Misa/Hagens/Schaefer” Draft Lottery standings, and the importance of Tuesday’s game (21:20). Also, an update on the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins (Lombardi, Danielson, Shine, Watson) and Axel Sandin Pellikka and Arvid Holm (potential new goaltending acquisition) in Sweden (27:15).

Next, some Detroit Red Wings trivia about Alex DeBrincat (34:05) before discussing Alex Ovechkin scoring goal number 895 to pass Wayne Gretzky as the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer, how Gordie Howe ties in, whether Auston Matthews or any others could follow suit, and more (38:40).

Finally, our Jake O’Brien 2025 NHL Entry Draft Prospect Profile and why he may be a name Steve Yzerman could call if Detroit is drafting more in the “Edvinsson” range than the “Raymond” range (52:45) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:02:10) – enjoy!

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