RED WINGS OFFICIALLY CLINCH TWENTIETH CONSECUTIVE STANLEY CUP PLAYOFF BERTH

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Detroit, MI… The Detroit Red Wings officially clinched their 20^th consecutive post-season berth in northern Tennessee earlier today, earning two points in a 4-3 overtime victory over the Nashville Predators. Along with the San Jose Sharks, Detroit is now one of only two NHL teams to have qualified for the playoffs every year since the league negotiated a new collective bargaining agreement with the player’s association in 2005.  

Today’s road win also secures the Red Wings their 11^th straight 100-point season, a streak which extends their own NHL record. The previous mark of eight seasons was set by the Montreal Canadiens from 1974-75 through 1981-82.

Detroit’s quest for the 12^th Stanley Cup in franchise history will begin later this month versus a to-be-determined opponent. 

TOP ACTIVE POST-SEASON APPEARANCE STREAKS:

NHL – Detroit Red Wings, 20 seasons

NBA – San Antonio Spurs, 14 seasons

NFL – Indianapolis Colts, 9 seasons

MLB – Philadelphia Phillies, 4 seasons

MOST CONSECUTIVE STANLEY CUP PLAYOFF APPEARANCES:

29        Boston Bruins, 1968-96

28        Chicago Blackhawks, 1970-97

25        St. Louis Blues, 1980-2004

24        Montreal Canadiens, 1971-94

21        Montreal Canadiens, 1949-69

20        Detroit Red Wings, 1991-present

20        Detroit Red Wings, 1939-58

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