2010
The last time the Red Wings and Pistons both missed the playoffs was in the 1982-83 season.
2010
The last season both the Red Sox and Yankees did not make the playoffs was 1993. Since MLB went to 3 divisions in each league in 1995, one or both teams have made the playoffs every season.
In 2008, the Red Sox won the AL East, with the Tampa Bay Rays winning the wild card. The Yankees failed to make the playoffs.
1982-83
no
2009-2010. The Chicago Blackhawks and the Philadelphia Flyers made it that year.
Answer date: October 5, 2007 Answers: Yes and Yes.
1990-1991 they've made it into the playoffs more time in a row than any other team of the 'big 4' (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL). 19 seasons in a row. The second most playoff appearances (I think) is the Boston Bruins, then (I know) its the San Antonio Spurs.
In 1998, when the Detroit Red Wings swept the Washington Capitals.
Detroit Red Wings just made the playoffs for the last 23 years in a row