Win and the tunnel to playoffs gets a tick brighter and maybe still achievable.
Lose and the tunnel to playoffs got longer and darker
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2024/03/26/alex-lyon-embracing-detroit-red-wings-race-for-playoff-berth/73094631007/
from this article something to make Scott potentially smile
"Defenseman Jeff Petry is questionable, as he's dealing with the bug that's been going around the locker room, and head coach Derek Lalonde wasn't sure if fellow blueliner Jake Walman will be ready after missing three games with a lower-body injury." If only Petry would kiss Big Ben and get him sick......