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" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "To say the Panthers have owned the Red Wings over the past few seasons would probably be considered by the vast majority as a fair statement. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Since March 30, 2021, Florida has gone 11-0-1 when facing Detroit, and if we zoom out to December of 2018, the Cats hold a 20-2-1 record against the Wings that covers more than half a decade. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "As it stands, Detroit is looking to make the playoffs for the first time since 2016. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "They’re currently in sole possession of the second Wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference, two points ahead of Tampa Bay with two games in hand. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Detroit has also won six of their past seven outings, backstopped by former Panthers goaltender Alex Lyon. 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Panthers kick off 3-game road trip with divisional matchup in Detroit