Yeah, if we make it in, we roll those dice. We have a very remote puncher's chance to play a spoiler or a dark horse, so go with it.
But. If we don't make it in, heads better roll this offseason and this team needs to sort its shit out and decide once and for all what the next season is going to be.
This is almost the best possible outcome for FSG without making the playoffs. Going down to the wire with hope. Keeps us glued to the screen, and showing up to the games. Keeps the profits flowing. May be a cynical stance on my part.
As for tonight....
There is a reasonable chance that Flyers will beat the Caps as they still have their playoffs hope alive.
The Habs had their chance last night.
Red Wings in 8 back-to-back this season.....
3 x won both
2 x lost both
2 x won 1st, lost 2nd
1 x lost 1st , won 2nd
So after winning the 1st, 3/5 chance to win, 2/5 chance to lose.
If you ignore 1st game outcome, 4/8 change to win, 4/8 chance to lose.
Considering also the games means nothing to the Habs, and everything to the Wings, it leans towards them winning tonight.