Fans of the Detroit Red Wings will have to wait another year for playoff action, as the team faltered in March and was eliminated from contention in their centennial season. In contrast, the Carolina Hurricanes advanced to the second round after a four-game sweep of the Ottawa Senators, becoming the first team since the 2009 Red Wings to never trail in an opening-round series. Detroit’s General Manager Steve Yzerman acknowledged the need for improvements following their tenth consecutive missed playoff appearance. The Red Wings’ playoff history includes a memorable 2009 run, where they were ultimately defeated by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the finals.
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