DETROIT (AP) ― The Detroit Red Wings popped off the bench and skated slowly toward goaltender Ty Conklin to congratulate him as if it was just another victory on Monday night.

Tomas Holmstrom scored two goals to help Detroit beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-2 and clinch a team-record 21st straight playoff appearance.

The Red Wings said it was easy to explain their reaction to extending their playoff streak that is the best active run in professional sports and three times longer than any current one in the league.

“I think the bar is higher,” Henrik Zetterberg said. “That’s another thing we don’t think about.”

The NBA’s San Antonio Spurs are expected to extend their playoff streak to 15 years; the the Philadelphia Phillies have been in five straight postseasons in baseball; and the Baltimore Ravens have been in the NFL playoffs four consecutive years.

Tampa Bay 5, Philadelphia 3

Ottawa 6, Winnipeg 4

Calgary 5, Dallas 4

Vancouver 1, Los Angeles 0

San Jose 5, Colorado 1