In two weeks, the Detroit Red Wings will either be preparing for the playoffs for the first time in nine years – or for a long offseason. That's how little time they have left. Between now and the end of the regular season on April 17 lies just eight games.

In this Detroit Red Wings mailbag, a look at what the team should do this spring with top goalie prospect Sebastian Cossa, as well as vet Alex Lyon.

Detroit currently one of one of five clubs within three points battling for Eastern Conference’s second Wild-Card spot with less than three weeks left in regular season

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The St. Louis Blues can tie a team record with a home win Thursday night when they face the Pittsburgh Penguins, but an 11th consecutive win would just be a means to accomplishing a bigger goal.

Jordan Kyrou scored the game-tying goal with less than 30 seconds remaining in regulation, setting up Cam Fowler’s overtime winner that extended the Blues’ win streak to 10 games.

After a quick excursion west, the Detroit Red Wings are returning home on Friday night to take on the Carolina Hurricanes. Get your tickets now! Time is running out on the Red Wings, as their quest to end their eight-year playoff drought is dwindling with just a couple of weeks left in the regular season.

The St. Louis Blues just won't slow down. The Central Division club defeated the Detroit Red Wings in overtime by a 2-1 final score on April 1, extending their winning streak to an incredible 10 games.

Having outplayed St. Louis most of the evening, the Wings allowed the Blues to tie it late in regulation time, then Cam Fowler scored at 3 minutes, 26 seconds of overtime, giving the Blues a 2-1 victory.