For the first time in NHL history, the Original Six teams in the U.S. â Detroit, Boston, Chicago, and New York Rangers â will all miss the playoffs in the same year. While the Red Wings were expected to improve under GM Steve Yzerman, they took a step back and were eliminated from postseason contention. The Blackhawks have now finished last in their division for three years, and the Rangers and Bruins both faced unexpectedly poor seasons, with Boston finishing last in the Eastern Conference for the first time since 2016.
The Original Six teams based in the United States have a rich history, combining to hoist the Stanley Cup 27 times. However, this year marks the first time that Detroit, Boston, Chicago, and the New York Rangers will all miss the playoffs in the same year.
The Red Wings, who were improving under GM Steve Yzerman, took a significant step back this season and were officially eliminated from the postseason, highlighting the fragility of their progress.
Once powerhouses, both the Blackhawks and Bruins faced disappointing seasons. The Blackhawks finished last in their division for the third consecutive year, while the Bruins concluded the season at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.
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