Red Wings eliminated after 5-3 loss to Devils

The Detroit Red Wings were eliminated from playoff contention after a 5-3 home loss to the New Jersey Devils. Detroit surrendered late leads, with New Jersey scoring decisive goals in the third period. The defeat completes a late-season collapse for Detroit, leaving the team with a 41-29-9 record. The elimination forces an offseason reckoning for Detroit's coaching staff and front office, and it gives New Jersey momentum heading into the final games.