Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (85) stops a shot on goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) with Detroit Red Wings center Joe Veleno, center, working in front of the net during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) AP

With 11 games left, the Detroit Red Wings are running out of time to make a push for the playoffs and simply haven't done enough.

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.