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Wild and Columbus streaks hit peak of pro sports

December 31, 2016 at 2:25AM

Something's gotta give

• This will be the first time in NHL, NBA, NFL or MLB history that teams with win streaks of 12 or longer will meet. The record was 11 vs. 11 when the L.A. Lakers beat Portland 90-87 on Feb. 9, 2000.

• Columbus has won 14 in a row and is 15-0-1 in its past 16.

• The Wild has won 12 consecutive and is 13-0-1 in its past 14.

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