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New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) reacts as a puck shot by Philadelphia Flyers' Sean Couturier gets past him for a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
(ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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.