The Detroit Red Wings may be hanging by a thread in the early playoff picture, but if one horrendous stat doesn't improve, it won't be easy for them to make the postseason.
The Detroit Red Wings weren't a good team in November, finishing 5-7-2 with just 35 goals scored. One reason is that they had a tough time getting anything going in the first period, which set the stage for the rest of their game.
But you might not realize how bad things had gotten for the Wings, as they were the worst team in the NHL during the first period in November.