Which NHL teams have the longest postseason droughts?

The NHL has 32 active franchises. Exactly half of those (16) qualify for the postseason each year.

Here’s a look at the NHL’s longest postseason droughts, both active and all time:

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Buffalo Sabres: 14 seasons (last postseason appearance: 2011 Eastern Conference quarterfinals vs. Philadelphia Flyers)

Detroit Red Wings: Nine seasons (last postseason appearance: 2016 Eastern Conference first round vs. Tampa Bay Lightning)

Anaheim Ducks: Seven seasons (last postseason appearance: 2018 Western Conference first round vs. San Jose Sharks)

San Jose Sharks: Six seasons (last postseason appearance: 2019 Western Conference finals vs. St. Louis Blues)

All time