CricketPreview
IPL Match Today, CSK vs GT: Predicted playing XI, head-to-head, pitch report, Chennai weather update
CSK and GT clash in a crucial IPL match today at MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Yahoo Sports1 min read
NHLRecap
After 17 Years, Red Wings’ 2009 Playoff Benchmark Is Finally Equaled
TL;DR
The Detroit Red Wings failed to make the playoffs for another year, being eliminated in their 80th game. The Carolina Hurricanes matched a playoff benchmark set by the Red Wings in 2009 with their recent sweep of the Ottawa Senators.
Key points
- Detroit Red Wings eliminated from playoff contention
- Red Wings missed playoffs in their 80th game
- Carolina Hurricanes matched a 2009 Red Wings playoff benchmark
Detroit Red WingsCarolina HurricanesOttawa Senators
Fans of the Detroit Red Wings will have to wait another year for their beloved franchise to play beyond the 82nd game of the regular season.
Unfortunately, the Red Wings unraveled in the month of March once again, losing what was a comfortable playoff cushion and eventually being eliminated from contention in the 80th game of their centennial campaign.
Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes have already punched their ticket to the second round of the postseason thanks to a clean four-game sweep of Detroit's Atlantic Division rival, the Ottawa Senators.
In doing so, they matched an impressive mark set by the Red Wings in 2009 that had not been repeated until now.
The Hurricanes became the first team since the 2009 Red Wings, who swept the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Western Conference Quarterfinal, to never trail at any point during an opening-round series.
Bookmark The Hockey News Detroit Red Wings team site to stay connected to the latest news, game-daycoverage, andplayer features.
Image
As Red Wings fans may remember, they entered the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs as the defending Stanley Cup champions.
Q&A
Why did the Detroit Red Wings miss the playoffs this year?
The Red Wings missed the playoffs due to a poor performance in March, losing their playoff cushion and being eliminated in their 80th game.
What record did the Carolina Hurricanes match by sweeping the Ottawa Senators?
The Hurricanes matched a playoff benchmark set by the Red Wings in 2009, which had not been repeated until now.
How long has it been since the Red Wings last made the playoffs?
The Red Wings have not made the playoffs for 17 years, with their last appearance being in 2009.
