The Columbus Blue Jackets’ winning streak ended with Thursday’s 5-0 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ run of 16 consecutive victories is one short of the NHL record, set by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1992-93 season.
How have the teams with the longest winning streaks in NHL history fared in the postseason? Stats & Info takes a look below.
Penguins: 17 consecutive wins
The Penguins were two-time reigning Stanley Cup champions in the 1992-93 season and featured four players now in the Hall of Fame and another (Jaromir Jagr) who almost certainly will be voted in when eligible.