Red Wings Miss Playoffs, Set NHL’s Longest Active Drought

53 articles · Updated · NHL.com · Apr 12

The Detroit Red Wings were eliminated from NHL playoff contention after a 5-3 home loss to the New Jersey Devils.
This defeat extends Detroit's playoff drought to 10 consecutive seasons, now the longest active streak in the league.
Despite holding a playoff position for most of the season, the Red Wings suffered a late collapse, prompting calls for organizational improvement.

Is the Red Wings' ten-year playoff drought now a psychological barrier for the organization?

Who is accountable for the Red Wings' historic collapse after a decade-long playoff drought?

Were the Red Wings' playoff dreams derailed by a mental collapse or by hidden player injuries?

What was the real turning point that sent the conference-leading Red Wings into a complete tailspin?

Despite the collapse, was this 91-point season secretly a crucial step forward for the team?