US EditionDetroit Red Wings Extend NHL's Longest Current Playoff Drought that Has Lingered on for 10 Years
Detroit blew three leads and missed the playoffs for the 10th straight year, with coach Todd McLellan calling the loss a microcosm of the season.
- On Saturday, April 11, the Detroit Red Wings were officially eliminated from playoff contention after a 5-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils, extending the franchise's postseason drought to a decade, the longest active streak in the NHL.
- Despite holding a playoff position for 148 days this season, Detroit's late-season collapse involved flat starts and blown leads that ultimately proved fatal to their postseason hopes.
- Captain Dylan Larkin took responsibility for a defensive error, stating, "The fourth is on me," as Detroit surrendered three separate leads during the contest.
- Coach Todd McLellan called the performance a "microcosm of a disappointing season," while the failure intensifies scrutiny of general manager Steve Yzerman's seven-year rebuild plan.
- The Red Wings conclude their season on Monday, April 13, against Tampa Bay, with winger Lucas Raymond emphasizing, "We got to figure it out fast.
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NewsdayRed Wings extend NHL's longest current playoff drought that has dragged on for a decade
The Detroit Red Wings sat on the bench, stewing in stunned silence, after their latest loss sealed their fate as a franchise relegated to watching the NHL playoffs on TV.
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Brutal comments from Todd McLellan in response to boos from fans.
The Detroit Red Wings will be dealing with the fallout of their loss to the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night for weeks and months to come. The loss officially eliminated the Red Wings from contention in the Stanley Cup playoffs for a National Hockey League leading 10th consecutive season, and it was evident from the tone coming from within the team that they are feeling the weight of what that truly means.The night would end in ugly fashion f…
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