In 30 games against division opponents in the 2016-17 season, the Red Wings only won eight. The other 22 games ended in losses (overtime and shootout losses included). What’s interesting about those 22 losses was that 13 of them were decided by only one goal.
So, as the Red Wings head into the 2017-18 season this will be one thing to watch out for. But first, let’s take a closer look at the close losses against their division opponents last season.
No Luck Against Buffalo
The Buffalo Sabres finished last in the Atlantic Division, however, they got the best of the Red Wings in three of their four meetings.