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Red Wings' season swings: win, late collapse, uncertainty

PUBLISHED Apr 8, 2026, 6:33 AM ET

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Detroit — On Thursday the Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 as Dylan Larkin scored three goals and Moritz Seider added a five-point night; later at Little Caesars Arena Columbus rallied, with Adam Fantilli forcing overtime and Zach Werenski scoring the shootout winner in a 4-3 victory. The Flyers win briefly bolstered Detroit's playoff hopes, but the subsequent shootout loss reduced their margin for error with four regular-season games remaining; coaches and players noted defensive lapses and special-teams performance, while Columbus' comeback kept its season alive heading into next week.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Thursday: Detroit defeated Philadelphia 6-3; Dylan Larkin recorded a hat trick and Moritz Seider had five points.
During the Flyers game Patrick Kane scored and Alex DeBrincat reached his 40th goal of the season.
In a subsequent game at Little Caesars Arena Adam Fantilli tied the game with 16.2 seconds remaining to force overtime.
Columbus won the later matchup 4-3 in a fifth-round shootout; Zach Werenski scored the decisive shootout goal and had his skate laces damaged earlier.
After the shootout loss Detroit entered its final four regular-season games with reduced playoff prospects while Columbus maintained postseason hopes into next week.

News Intelligence

If you're a Red Wings fan, these games are crucial. The team's playoff chances hang in the balance. Keep an eye on the remaining four regular-season games. A win could mean a shot at the playoffs.

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Who Benefited

The Columbus Blue Jackets and players such as Zach Werenski benefited from the comeback, securing a shootout victory that kept their season alive and provided momentum heading into the remaining schedule.

Who Impacted

The Detroit Red Wings suffered a late defeat and saw their playoff odds shrink, with late-game defensive lapses and missed close-out opportunities increasing pressure with four regular-season games remaining.

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