Detroit Red Wings return from the Olympic break facing a crucial playoff race and NHL trade deadline decisions

The Milano Cortina Olympics break leaves the Detroit Red Wings back on its NHL schedule as it sits in the Eastern Conference playoff race. As Dylan Larkin gets back after being away on an international assignment, and with 24 games left, Detroit is left to strike a balance between performance and addition of rosters. The actions of Steve Yzerman at the trade deadline of the NHL may prove to be a deciding factor on whether the Red Wings will put an end to the long postseason drought.

Detroit Red Wings return from the Olympic break facing a crucial playoff race and NHL trade deadline decisions
The Milano Cortina Olympics break leaves the Detroit Red Wings back on its NHL schedule as it sits in the Eastern Conference playoff race. As Dylan Larkin gets back after being away on an international assignment, and with 24 games left, Detroit is left to strike a balance between performance and addition of rosters. The actions of Steve Yzerman at the trade deadline of the NHL may prove to be a deciding factor on whether the Red Wings will put an end to the long postseason drought.