The Wings will open the playoffs against Steve Mason and Company. On the surface, that really sucks because Mason’s had their number all season. But maybe Mason being  a known quantity will result in a positive ending. This won’t be a Giguere-in-2003-like surprise.

And Meg points out that if the Wings are going to play well this postseason, they can beat Columbus. If they’re not going to play well, it’s better to not have to stay up late to watch it. I think a stiff test against a team in our time zone will be a good thing for the Wings.

So now we know what they’re up against. Playoff hockey’s coming!