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BREAKING: Fight Breaks Out At Red Wings Practice

Published March 13, 2024 at 1:24 PM
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The Detroit Red Wings are struggling with a six-game losing streak, slipping out of playoff contention after a tough 7-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. This defeat allowed the New York Islanders to overtake them in the standings.

Fight Breaks Out At Red Wings Practice



Tensions reached a boiling point during practice on Wednesday when teammates Ben Chiarot and Lucas Raymond got into a heated altercation, needing intervention to separate them during a drill. The incident was captured on camera by Jeanna Trotman.

Ben Chiarot and Lucas Raymond had to be separated during Wings practice.


Detroit has lost 6 in a row and has fallen out of the top-8 in the East

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The losing streak and recent frustrations reflect the mood in Hockey Town, especially after General Manager Steve Yzerman opted not to make significant moves at the trade deadline, despite the team holding a playoff position. Fans had hoped for reinforcements to bolster their postseason prospects.


With only 17 games remaining in the season, time is running out for the Red Wings to regain momentum and secure a playoff spot. They face the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday, aiming to avenge a recent 4-0 defeat.


Some fans view the outburst of frustration as a positive sign, hoping it will ignite a spark and translate into a better performance on the ice, starting with the upcoming game against the Coyotes and the crucial matchup against the Islanders next Thursday.

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