During the 2024-25 NHL season, the Detroit Red Wings’ power play was a strength, but their weak penalty killing—ranking last in the league at 70.2%—contributed significantly to their failure to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Under head coach Todd McLellan, the team showed slight improvement, but for a playoff return, they need to elevate their penalty kill to at least a mid-tier level.
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