Mon Apr 14 22:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Original Six NHL Teams Suffer Historic Playoff Miss
**New York, NY** – For the first time in NHL history, all four Original Six teams based in the United States – the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, and New York Rangers – will miss the playoffs in the same year. This unprecedented event marks a low point for franchises with a combined 27 Stanley Cups.
While the struggles of the Red Wings and Blackhawks, who finished last in their divisions, were somewhat anticipated, the disappointing seasons of the Rangers and Bruins came as a significant surprise. The Rangers, after winning the Presidents’ Trophy last year, failed to meet expectations under coach Peter Laviolette, finishing well below .500. The Bruins, meanwhile, underwent a rebuilding process, trading captain Brad Marchand and ultimately finishing with the fewest points in the Eastern Conference, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
The Original Six’s Canadian counterparts, the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs, fared better. The Maple Leafs secured a playoff berth, while the Canadiens are poised to clinch a wildcard spot.
The Rangers’ final game of the season will be against the Florida Panthers on April 14th. Fans can watch the game via various streaming services including fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, and ESPN+.
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