Raleigh, N.C. — The Red Wings’ streak of making the playoffs for 25 consecutive seasons came to an end Tuesday in Carolina.
Playing their third game in three days, the Red Wings lost to the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1, marking one end of the mathematical equation that kept the Red Wings at home.
Along with the Red Wings’ loss, both Boston and Toronto earned victories which all combined to keep the Red Wings mathematically from making playoffs.
The three results will keep the Red Wings (31-33-12, 74 points) home after the April 9 regular season finale — the first time since the 1989-90 season they would have missed it.