It’s no secret that the Detroit Red Wings are, well, not very good in the shootout.

In 28 opportunities over the last three seasons, the Wings are 8-20, with a 1-6 record so far this year.

For those of you keeping score, that’s a wining percentage of 28.6%. Out of a possible 56 points, the Red Wings have compiled 36. This season, the Wings have secured eight out of a possible 14 points in the shootout, with just a 14.3% winning percentage.

Looking at points alone, eight out of 14 seems fairly decent. But to put it into perspective, the Wings, who currently sit 5th in the Eastern Conference as of December 18, trail the Pittsburgh Penguins by two points for the top spot in the conference.

It may not seem like a big deal right now, however, sometimes a couple points at the end of the season can mean the difference between home ice advantage and missing the playoffs entirely.

Based on the performance of the Red Wings so far this season, it’s unlikely that a few points will cost them a playoff birth. However, if they aren’t able find a remedy to their shootout woes, it could be the difference between home ice advantage in the East or battling through the playoffs as a wild card team.

With Sports Radio Detroit’s Red Wings talk show on hiatus this week, we’re asking you the fan, how can the Red Wings solve their shootout woes?

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