Lost causes: The longest postseason losing streaks among major North American sports teams

September 30, 2020 — 9:37pm

Lost causes

Longest postseason losing streaks among major North American sports teams:

No. Team League Years

18 Twins MLB 2004-

16 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 1975-1979

14 Detroit Pistons NBA 2008-

14 Los Angeles Kings NHL 1993-2001

13 Boston Red Sox MLB 1986-1995

13 New York Knicks NBA 2001-2012

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