The Detroit Red Wings failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the ninth consecutive season, extending the longest drought in the team’s 98-season history. The Red Wings (37-35-7) were eliminated from contention when the Montreal Canadiens got one point against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.

The Detroit Red Wings have followed an epic 25-season playoff streak with an extended postseason drought. They were officially eliminated from playoff contention Saturday when the Montreal Canadiens gained a point in their 1-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Painful 4–1 Loss in Montreal Costs Red Wings Their Playoff Hopes On Tuesday night at the Bell Center in Montreal, not long before 10 pm local time, whatever remained of the Detroit Red Wings' playoff aspirations shriveled in upon itself in a 4–1 loss to the Canadiens.