What went right, and what went wrong in another season without playoffs for the Red Wings

Red Wings' Dylan Larkin laments disappointing season after failing to secure playoffs

Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings ended their season with a tough loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday.

What went right, and what went wrong in another season without playoffs for the Red Wings

DETROIT ― In some ways, it’s mercifully over for the Red Wings. Thursday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs put an end to what was a frustrating and disappointing season. Fittingly, the game was a microcosm of the Wings’ season. Playing well enough to win most of the evening, then seeing Toronto tie and win the game late. Related Articles Why the Wings can win the draft lottery but can’t have the No. 1 pick …

With a defeat, Detroit Red Wings – not qualified for the play-off – ended the ground run in the North American NHL Hockey League on Thursday. Toronto Maple Leafs won in the extension with 4:3. Austrian Marco Kasper only contributed one assist to the Red Wings. Overall, the 21-year-old Carinthian striker scored 19 goals and 18 assists in his first NHL year. He is now expected to strengthen Austria at the World Cup from 9 May in Stockholm.

Auston Matthews: 'A lot of confidence' among Maple Leafs going into playoffs

Toronto Maple Leafs finished their regular season with a 4-3 overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings for their 52nd victory of season.

Leafs down Wings in regular-season finale

Scott Laughton scored 56 seconds into overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in the regular-season finale for both teams Thursday.

Leafs top Wings in regular-season finale; Toronto set to meet Ottawa in playoffs

TORONTO - Scott Laughton scored 56 seconds into overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in the regular-season finale for both teams Thursday.