The Detroit Red Wings had to watch as the rival Ottawa Senators, who have won eight of their last 10 head-to-head matchups, qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs for what was the first time since 2017.
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Meanwhile, Detroit is still awaiting their first postseason appearance since 2016.
The Red Wings and Senators will face one another four times this season, a total of eight valuable points up for grabs in the standings.
Can the Red Wings overtake the Senators this season?
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