And on that day Rivera failed to notch his 24th consecutive postseason save and the Yankees lost.

The Devils were eliminated early from the playoffs in three consecutive postseasons before winning the Stanley Cup last spring.

And it ended Rivera's streak of 23 consecutive postseason saves.

Once Lemieux was called up to the NHL for good during the 1985-86 season he played in 15 consecutive postseasons.

Most consecutive postseasons with at least one start: 9 (2002-2010)

Game 7 between the Bulls and Nets marked the 14th consecutive postseason with at least one Game 7.

When the Colts lose - as they have in four consecutive postseasons - the light shines brightest on Manning.

This was the Red Sox' ninth consecutive postseason game victory over the Angels.

Glavine pitched eight innings and Smoltz recorded his second consecutive postseason save.

It was the fifth consecutive postseason without a championship, a streak the Yankees expect to stop.