Uniondale, N.Y. — This has pretty much been known since in the opening weeks of the regulars season, but Friday it became official.
The Red Wings aren’t going to make the playoffs — for a fourth consecutive season.
They were officially eliminated — yes, on Feb. 21, a few days before the trade deadline even — with a 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders.
The Red Wings fell to 15-44-4 on the season. The maximum they can get this season would be 72 points — which eight teams in the East have already surpassed.