from Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News,
A tremendous opportunity, actually, of being a spoiler to an array of playoff teams, and would-be playoff teams, who are looking for a prime playoff seeding — or simply securing a playoff spot....
“No matter where you’re at, winning is way better,” said forward Dylan Larkin, of playing the spoiler role. “We could be a big part of this and disrupt some seasons. We want to win here. We’re competitive guys, proud guys, so that is what we’re focused on.”...
Sunday, they’ll face the Lightning — who have defeated the Wings a staggering 16 consecutive games — in the first of three games between the teams the rest of the schedule.