Historic Original Six NHL teams miss playoffs for first time

April 13, 2025, 9:20 pm

Two reports detail an unprecedented moment in NHL history, as all U.S.-based Original Six franchises—the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, and New York Rangers—are eliminated from the postseason. The coverage outlines the shock of this historic first-time event, noting the long-established playoff legacies of these storied teams and marking a notable shift in the league’s competitive landscape.


ledevoir.com / Les clubs américains originaux de la LNH sont tous éliminés pour la première fois

Les quatre clubs qui totalisent 27 conquêtes de la coupe Stanley, ont accompli un exploit peu enviable.

torontosun.com / U.S.-based Original Six franchises all eliminated from playoffs for 1st time

The Original Six teams based in the United States have a rich history, combining to hoist the Stanley Cup 27 times. And now they share an unwanted distinction. Detroit, Boston, Chicago and the New York Rangers will all miss the playoffs in the same year for the first time in NHL history. The Red...

winnipegfreepress.com / US-based Original Six Red Wings, Rangers, Bruins, Blackhawks eliminated from playoffs for 1st time


3 stories from 3 sources in 47 hours ago ... #us-relations #sports #hockey #leafs #canucks



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