For the ninth consecutive season, the Blackhawks have clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs and will have a chance to win their fourth title in eight years.
It's the third-longest active postseason streak in the NHL, behind only Pittsburgh (10) and Detroit (25). While they're still mathematically alive, the Red Wings' historic streak is likely to end while the reigning champion Penguins should extend theirs to 11 any day now.
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After rallying to beat the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday night, the Blackhawks increased their Central Division lead over the Minnesota Wild to seven points, and are also in great position to own home-ice advantage in the Western Conference.
The Blackhawks are 17-3-0 in their last 20 games, and have won five straight. They have 10 games remaining in the regular season, which wraps up April 8. The playoffs begin Wednesday, April 12.