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The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. They are members of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL) and are one of the Original Six teams of the league. Founded in 1926, the team was known as the Cougars from then until 1930. For the 1930–31 and 1931–32 seasons the team was called the Falcons, and in 1932 changed their name to the Red Wings. The 2023–24 season was the 99th for the Detroit franchise. Since their founding, the Red Wings have won 3,136 regular season games, accumulated 19 division championships and six conference championships, led the league in points 18 times, appeared in the Stanley Cup playoffs 64 times, and won 11 Stanley Cup titles.
Detroit first qualified for the playoffs in 1929 where they lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs 7–2 in total goals scored. In the 38 seasons from 1929 to 1966 the team missed the playoffs only six times. They appeared in the Stanley Cup Final 18 times during this period, winning the Stanley Cup in seven of those opportunities, with their championships coming in 1936, 1937, 1943, 1950, 1952, 1954, and 1955. Their last Finals appearance of this era came in 1966 when they lost in six games to the Montreal Canadiens. The Red Wings then experienced a period, from 1967 until 1983, when they made the playoffs only twice, winning only one series, beating the Atlanta Flames two games to none in 1978.
The Red Wings returned to the playoffs in 1984 where they suffered a first round defeat to the St. Louis Blues. In the 36 seasons since then they have made the playoffs 30 times, including 25 consecutive seasons from 1991 to 2016 (not counting the cancelled 2004–05 season). They returned to the Finals for the first time since 1966 in 1995 where they were swept by the New Jersey Devils in four games. However, in 1997 they made it back to the Finals, winning the series in a four-game sweep over the Philadelphia Flyers. They repeated as champions in the following season with another four-game sweep, this time over the Washington Capitals. Their most recent championships were in 2002 and 2008, with their most recent Finals appearance in 2009 where they lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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| Division champions | |
| Led league in points |
| Term or abbreviation | Definition | Finish | GP | W | L | T | OT | Pts | GF | GA | — | TG |
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| Number of losses in overtime (since the 1999–2000 season) | ||||||||||||
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| Goals for (goals scored by the Red Wings) | ||||||||||||
| Goals against (goals scored by the Red Wings' opponents) | ||||||||||||
| Does not apply | ||||||||||||
| Two-game total goals series |
Year by year
| NHL season | Franchise season | Conference | Division | Regular season | Postseason | Finish | GP | W | L | T | OT | Pts | GF | GA | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Result | Totals | 6,889 | 3,136 | 2,718 | 815 | 220 | 7,307 | 21,086 | 20,598 | 622 | 325 | 296 | 1 | 1,748 | 1,575 |
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| Detroit Cougars | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1926–27 | — | American | 5th | 44 | 12 | 28 | 4 | — | 28 | 76 | 105 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1927–28 | — | American | 4th | 44 | 19 | 19 | 6 | — | 44 | 88 | 79 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1928–29 | — | American | 3rd | 44 | 19 | 16 | 9 | — | 47 | 72 | 63 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | Lost quarterfinals to Toronto Maple Leafs, 2–7 (TG) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1929–30 | — | American | 4th | 44 | 14 | 24 | 6 | — | 34 | 117 | 133 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| Detroit Falcons | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1930–31 | — | American | 4th | 44 | 16 | 21 | 7 | — | 39 | 102 | 105 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1931–32 | — | American | 3rd | 48 | 18 | 20 | 10 | — | 46 | 95 | 108 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | Lost quarterfinals to Montreal Maroons, 1–3 (TG) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Detroit Red Wings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1932–33 | — | American | 2nd | 48 | 25 | 15 | 8 | — | 58 | 111 | 93 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 8 | Won quarterfinals vs. Montreal Maroons, 5–2 (TG) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lost semifinals to New York Rangers, 3–6 (TG) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1933–34 | — | American | 1st | 48 | 24 | 14 | 10 | — | 58 | 113 | 98 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 21 | Won semifinals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 3–2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lost Stanley Cup Final to Chicago Black Hawks, 1–3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1934–35 | — | American | 4th | 48 | 19 | 22 | 7 | — | 45 | 118 | 88 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1935–36 | — | American | 1st | 48 | 24 | 16 | 8 | — | 56 | 124 | 103 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 12 | Won semifinals vs. Montreal Maroons, 3–0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Won Stanley Cup Final vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 3–1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1936–37 | — | American | 1st | 48 | 25 | 14 | 9 | — | 59 | 128 | 102 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 16 | Won semifinals vs. Montreal Canadiens, 3–2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Won Stanley Cup Final vs. New York Rangers, 3–2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1937–38 | — | American | 4th | 48 | 12 | 25 | 11 | — | 35 | 99 | 133 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1938–39 | — | — | 5th | 48 | 18 | 24 | 6 | — | 42 | 107 | 128 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 15 | Won quarterfinals vs. Montreal Canadiens, 2–1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lost semifinals to Toronto Maple Leafs, 1–2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1939–40 | — | — | 5th | 48 | 16 | 26 | 6 | — | 38 | 90 | 126 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 12 | Won quarterfinals vs. New York Americans, 2–1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lost semifinals to Toronto Maple Leafs, 0–2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1940–41 | — | — | 3rd | 48 | 21 | 16 | 11 | — | 53 | 112 | 102 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 20 | Won quarterfinals vs. New York Rangers, 2–1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Won semifinals vs. Chicago Black Hawks, 2–0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lost Stanley Cup Final to Boston Bruins, 0–4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1941–42 | — | — | 5th | 48 | 19 | 25 | 4 | — | 42 | 140 | 147 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 36 | 38 | Won quarterfinals vs. Montreal Canadiens, 2–1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Won semifinals vs. Boston Bruins, 2–0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lost Stanley Cup Final to Toronto Maple Leafs, 3–4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1942–43 | — | — | 1st | 50 | 25 | 14 | 11 | — | 61 | 169 | 124 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 22 | Won semifinals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 4–2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Won Stanley Cup Final vs. Boston Bruins, 4–0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1943–44 | — | — | 2nd | 50 | 26 | 18 | 6 | — | 58 | 214 | 177 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 17 | Lost semifinals to Chicago Black Hawks, 1–4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1944–45 | — | — | 2nd | 50 | 31 | 14 | 5 | — | 67 | 218 | 161 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 31 | 31 | Won semifinals vs. Boston Bruins, 4–3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lost Stanley Cup Final to Toronto Maple Leafs, 3–4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1945–46 | — | — | 4th | 50 | 20 | 20 | 10 | — | 50 | 146 | 159 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 16 | Lost semifinals to Boston Bruins, 1–4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1946–47 | — | — | 4th | 60 | 22 | 27 | 11 | — | 55 | 190 | 193 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 18 | Lost semifinals to Toronto Maple Leafs, 1–4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1947–48 | — | — | 2nd | 60 | 30 | 18 | 12 | — | 72 | 187 | 148 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 30 | Won semifinals vs. New York Rangers, 4–2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lost Stanley Cup Final to Toronto Maple Leafs, 0–4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1948–49 | — | — | 1st | 60 | 34 | 19 | 7 | — | 75 | 195 | 145 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 26 | Won semifinals vs. Montreal Canadiens, 4–3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lost Stanley Cup Final to Toronto Maple Leafs, 0–4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1949–50 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 37 | 19 | 14 | — | 88 | 229 | 164 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 32 | 28 | Won semifinals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 4–3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Won Stanley Cup Final vs. New York Rangers, 4–3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1950–51 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 44 | 13 | 13 | — | 101 | 236 | 139 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 13 | Lost semifinals to Montreal Canadiens, 2–4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1951–52 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 44 | 14 | 12 | — | 100 | 215 | 133 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 5 | Won semifinals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 4–0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Won Stanley Cup Final vs. Montreal Canadiens, 4–0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1952–53 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 36 | 16 | 18 | — | 90 | 222 | 133 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 21 | Lost semifinals to Boston Bruins, 2–4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1953–54 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 37 | 19 | 14 | — | 88 | 191 | 132 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 20 | Won semifinals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 4–1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Won Stanley Cup Final vs. Montreal Canadiens, 4–3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1954–55 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 42 | 17 | 11 | — | 95 | 204 | 134 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 41 | 26 | Won semifinals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 4–0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Won Stanley Cup Final vs. Montreal Canadiens, 4–3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1955–56 | — | — | 2nd | 70 | 30 | 24 | 16 | — | 76 | 183 | 148 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 28 | Won semifinals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 4–1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lost Stanley Cup Final to Montreal Canadiens, 1–4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1956–57 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 38 | 20 | 12 | — | 88 | 198 | 157 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 15 | Lost semifinals to Boston Bruins, 1–4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1957–58 | — | — | 3rd | 70 | 29 | 29 | 12 | — | 70 | 176 | 207 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 19 | Lost semifinals to Montreal Canadiens, 0–4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1958–59 | — | — | 6th | 70 | 25 | 37 | 8 | — | 58 | 167 | 218 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1959–60 | — | — | 4th | 70 | 26 | 29 | 15 | — | 67 | 186 | 197 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 20 | Lost semifinals to Toronto Maple Leafs, 2–4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1960–61 | — | — | 4th | 70 | 25 | 29 | 16 | — | 66 | 195 | 215 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 27 | Won semifinals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 4–1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lost Stanley Cup Final to Chicago Black Hawks, 2–4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1961–62 | — | — | 5th | 70 | 23 | 33 | 14 | — | 60 | 184 | 219 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1962–63 | — | — | 4th | 70 | 32 | 25 | 13 | — | 77 | 200 | 194 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 35 | 36 | Won semifinals vs. Chicago Black Hawks, 4–2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lost Stanley Cup Final to Toronto Maple Leafs, 1–4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1963–64 | — | — | 4th | 70 | 30 | 29 | 11 | — | 71 | 191 | 204 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 41 | 40 | Won semifinals vs. Chicago Black Hawks, 4–3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lost Stanley Cup Final to Toronto Maple Leafs, 3–4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1964–65 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 40 | 23 | 7 | — | 87 | 224 | 175 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 23 | Lost semifinals to Chicago Black Hawks, 3–4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1965–66 | — | — | 4th | 70 | 31 | 27 | 12 | — | 74 | 221 | 194 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 36 | 28 | Won semifinals vs. Chicago Black Hawks, 4–2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lost Stanley Cup Final to Montreal Canadiens, 2–4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1966–67 | — | — | 5th | 70 | 27 | 39 | 4 | — | 58 | 212 | 241 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1967–68 | — | East | 6th | 74 | 27 | 35 | 12 | — | 66 | 245 | 257 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1968–69 | — | East | 5th | 76 | 33 | 31 | 12 | — | 78 | 239 | 221 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1969–70 | — | East | 3rd | 76 | 40 | 21 | 15 | — | 95 | 246 | 199 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 16 | Lost quarterfinals to Chicago Black Hawks, 0–4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1970–71 | — | East | 7th | 78 | 22 | 45 | 11 | — | 55 | 209 | 308 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1971–72 | — | East | 5th | 78 | 33 | 35 | 10 | — | 76 | 261 | 262 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1972–73 | — | East | 5th | 78 | 37 | 29 | 12 | — | 86 | 265 | 243 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1973–74 | — | East | 6th | 78 | 29 | 39 | 10 | — | 68 | 255 | 319 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1974–75 | Wales | Norris | 4th | 80 | 23 | 45 | 12 | — | 58 | 259 | 335 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1975–76 | Wales | Norris | 4th | 80 | 26 | 44 | 10 | — | 62 | 226 | 300 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1976–77 | Wales | Norris | 5th | 80 | 16 | 55 | 9 | — | 41 | 183 | 309 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1977–78 | Wales | Norris | 2nd | 80 | 32 | 34 | 14 | — | 78 | 252 | 266 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 29 | Won preliminary round vs. Atlanta Flames, 2–0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lost quarterfinals to Montreal Canadiens, 1–4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1978–79 | Wales | Norris | 5th | 80 | 23 | 41 | 16 | — | 62 | 252 | 295 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1979–80 | Wales | Norris | 5th | 80 | 26 | 43 | 11 | — | 63 | 268 | 306 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1980–81 | Wales | Norris | 5th | 80 | 19 | 43 | 18 | — | 56 | 252 | 339 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1981–82 | Campbell | Norris | 6th | 80 | 21 | 47 | 12 | — | 54 | 270 | 351 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1982–83 | Campbell | Norris | 5th | 80 | 21 | 44 | 15 | — | 57 | 263 | 344 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1983–84 | Campbell | Norris | 3rd | 80 | 31 | 42 | 7 | — | 69 | 298 | 323 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 13 | Lost division semifinals to St. Louis Blues, 1–3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1984–85 | Campbell | Norris | 3rd | 80 | 27 | 41 | 12 | — | 66 | 313 | 357 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 23 | Lost division semifinals to Chicago Black Hawks, 0–3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1985–86 | Campbell | Norris | 5th | 80 | 17 | 57 | 6 | — | 40 | 266 | 415 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1986–87 | Campbell | Norris | 2nd | 80 | 34 | 36 | 10 | — | 78 | 260 | 274 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 45 | 40 | Won division semifinals vs. Chicago Blackhawks, 4–0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Won division finals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 4–3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lost conference finals to Edmonton Oilers, 1–4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1987–88 | Campbell | Norris | 1st | 80 | 41 | 28 | 11 | — | 93 | 322 | 269 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 69 | 57 | Won division semifinals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 4–2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Won division finals vs. St. Louis Blues, 4–1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lost conference finals to Edmonton Oilers, 1–4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1988–89 | Campbell | Norris | 1st | 80 | 34 | 34 | 12 | — | 80 | 313 | 316 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 25 | Lost division semifinals to Chicago Blackhawks, 2–4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1989–90 | Campbell | Norris | 5th | 80 | 28 | 38 | 14 | — | 70 | 288 | 323 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1990–91 | Campbell | Norris | 3rd | 80 | 34 | 38 | 8 | — | 76 | 273 | 298 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 24 | Lost division semifinals to St. Louis Blues, 3–4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1991–92 | Campbell | Norris | 1st | 80 | 43 | 25 | 12 | — | 98 | 320 | 256 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 29 | 30 | Won division semifinals vs. Minnesota North Stars, 4–3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lost division finals to Chicago Blackhawks, 0–4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1992–93 | Campbell | Norris | 2nd | 84 | 47 | 28 | 9 | — | 103 | 369 | 280 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 24 | Lost division semifinals to Toronto Maple Leafs, 3–4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1993–94 | Western | Central | 1st | 84 | 46 | 30 | 8 | — | 100 | 356 | 275 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 21 | Lost conference quarterfinals to San Jose Sharks, 3–4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1994–95 | Western | Central | 1st | 48 | 33 | 11 | 4 | — | 70 | 180 | 117 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 61 | 44 | Won conference quarterfinals vs. Dallas Stars, 4–1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Won conference semifinals vs. San Jose Sharks, 4–0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Won conference finals vs. Chicago Blackhawks, 4–1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lost Stanley Cup Final to New Jersey Devils, 0–4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1995–96 | Western | Central | 1st | 82 | 62 | 13 | 7 | — | 131 | 325 | 181 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 58 | 46 | Won conference quarterfinals vs. Winnipeg Jets, 4–2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Won conference semifinals vs. St. Louis Blues, 4–3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lost conference finals to Colorado Avalanche, 2–4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1996–97 | Western | Central | 2nd | 82 | 38 | 26 | 18 | — | 94 | 253 | 197 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 58 | 38 | Won conference quarterfinals vs. St. Louis Blues, 4–2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Won conference semifinals vs. Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, 4–0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Won conference finals vs. Colorado Avalanche, 4–2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Won Stanley Cup Final vs. Philadelphia Flyers, 4–0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1997–98 | Western | Central | 2nd | 82 | 44 | 23 | 15 | — | 103 | 250 | 196 | 22 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 75 | 49 | Won conference quarterfinals vs. Phoenix Coyotes, 4–2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Won conference semifinals vs. St. Louis Blues, 4–2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Won conference finals vs. Dallas Stars, 4–2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Won Stanley Cup Final vs. Washington Capitals, 4–0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1998–99 | Western | Central | 1st | 82 | 43 | 32 | 7 | — | 93 | 245 | 202 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 27 | Won conference quarterfinals vs. Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, 4–0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lost conference semifinals to Colorado Avalanche, 2–4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2000 | Western | Central | 2nd | 82 | 48 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 108 | 278 | 210 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 19 | Won conference quarterfinals vs. Los Angeles Kings, 4–0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lost conference semifinals to Colorado Avalanche, 1–4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–01 | Western | Central | 1st | 82 | 49 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 111 | 253 | 202 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 15 | Lost conference quarterfinals to Los Angeles Kings, 2–4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–02 | Western | Central | 1st | 82 | 51 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 116 | 251 | 187 | 23 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 72 | 47 | Won conference quarterfinals vs. Vancouver Canucks, 4–2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Won conference semifinals vs. St. Louis Blues, 4–1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Won conference finals vs. Colorado Avalanche, 4–3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Won Stanley Cup Final vs. Carolina Hurricanes, 4–1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–03 | Western | Central | 1st | 82 | 48 | 20 | 10 | 4 | 110 | 269 | 203 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 10 | Lost conference quarterfinals to Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, 0–4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–04 | Western | Central | 1st | 82 | 48 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 109 | 255 | 189 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 20 | Won conference quarterfinals vs. Nashville Predators, 4–2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lost conference semifinals to Calgary Flames, 2–4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2004–05 | Western | Central | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | No playoffs due to lockout | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–06 | Western | Central | 1st | 82 | 58 | 16 | — | 8 | 124 | 305 | 209 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 19 | Lost conference quarterfinals to Edmonton Oilers, 2–4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2006–07 | Western | Central | 1st | 82 | 50 | 19 | — | 13 | 113 | 254 | 199 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 48 | 35 | Won conference quarterfinals vs. Calgary Flames, 4–2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Won conference semifinals vs. San Jose Sharks, 4–2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lost conference finals to Anaheim Ducks, 2–4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–08 | Western | Central | 1st | 82 | 54 | 21 | — | 7 | 115 | 257 | 184 | 22 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 72 | 41 | Won conference quarterfinals vs. Nashville Predators, 4–2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Won conference semifinals vs. Colorado Avalanche, 4–0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Won conference finals vs. Dallas Stars, 4–2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Won Stanley Cup Final vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, 4–2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–09 | Western | Central | 1st | 82 | 51 | 21 | — | 10 | 112 | 295 | 244 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 76 | 48 | Won conference quarterfinals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets, 4–0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Won conference semifinals vs. Anaheim Ducks, 4–3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Won conference finals vs. Chicago Blackhawks, 4–1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lost Stanley Cup Final to Pittsburgh Penguins, 3–4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–10 | Western | Central | 2nd | 82 | 44 | 24 | — | 14 | 102 | 229 | 216 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 43 | 33 | Won conference quarterfinals vs. Phoenix Coyotes, 4–3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lost conference semifinals to San Jose Sharks, 1–4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–11 | Western | Central | 1st | 82 | 47 | 25 | — | 10 | 104 | 261 | 241 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 36 | 28 | Won conference quarterfinals vs. Phoenix Coyotes, 4–0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lost conference semifinals to San Jose Sharks, 3–4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–12 | Western | Central | 3rd | 82 | 48 | 28 | — | 6 | 102 | 248 | 203 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 13 | Lost conference quarterfinals to Nashville Predators, 1–4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–13 | Western | Central | 3rd | 48 | 24 | 16 | — | 8 | 56 | 124 | 115 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 33 | 37 | Won conference quarterfinals vs. Anaheim Ducks, 4–3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lost conference semifinals to Chicago Blackhawks, 3–4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–14 | Eastern | Atlantic | 4th | 82 | 39 | 28 | — | 15 | 93 | 222 | 230 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 12 | Lost first round to Boston Bruins, 1–4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–15 | Eastern | Atlantic | 3rd | 82 | 43 | 25 | — | 14 | 100 | 235 | 221 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 17 | Lost first round to Tampa Bay Lightning, 3–4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–16 | Eastern | Atlantic | 3rd | 82 | 41 | 30 | — | 11 | 93 | 211 | 224 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 12 | Lost first round to Tampa Bay Lightning, 1–4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–17 | Eastern | Atlantic | 7th | 82 | 33 | 36 | — | 13 | 79 | 207 | 244 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–18 | Eastern | Atlantic | 5th | 82 | 30 | 39 | — | 13 | 73 | 217 | 255 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–19 | Eastern | Atlantic | 7th | 82 | 32 | 40 | — | 10 | 74 | 227 | 277 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–20 | Eastern | Atlantic | 8th | 71 | 17 | 49 | — | 5 | 39 | 145 | 267 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2020–21 | — | Central | 7th | 56 | 19 | 27 | — | 10 | 48 | 127 | 171 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–22 | Eastern | Atlantic | 5th | 82 | 32 | 40 | — | 10 | 74 | 230 | 312 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–23 | Eastern | Atlantic | 7th | 82 | 35 | 37 | — | 10 | 80 | 240 | 279 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2023–24 | Eastern | Atlantic | 5th | 82 | 41 | 32 | — | 9 | 91 | 278 | 274 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2024–25 | Eastern | Atlantic | 6th | 82 | 39 | 35 | — | 8 | 86 | 238 | 259 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
Notes
- From the 1926–27 season through the 1929–30 season, the Detroit NHL franchise was known as the Cougars.
- From the 1926–27 season through the 1937–38 season, the Detroit NHL franchise played in the American Division.
- From the 1930–31 season through the 1931–32 season, the Detroit NHL franchise was known as the Falcons.
- Since the 1932–33 season, the Detroit NHL franchise has been known as the Red Wings.
- From the 1938–39 season through the 1966–67 season, the NHL had no divisions.
- Prior to the 1967–68 season, the NHL split into East and West Divisions because of the addition of six expansion teams.
- The NHL realigned prior to the 1974–75 season. The Red Wings were placed in the Prince of Wales Conference's Norris Division.
- Prior to the 1981–82 season, the NHL moved the Norris Division to the Clarence Campbell Conference.
- The NHL realigned into Eastern and Western conferences prior to the 1993–94 season. Detroit was placed in the Central Division of the Western Conference.
- The season was shortened to 48 games because of the 1994–95 NHL lockout.
- Beginning with the 1999–2000 season, teams received one point for losing a regular-season game in overtime.
- The season was cancelled because of the 2004–05 NHL lockout.
- Prior to the 2005–06 season, the NHL instituted a penalty shootout for regular-season games that remained tied after a five-minute overtime period, which prevented ties.
- The season was shortened to 48 games because of the 2012–13 NHL lockout.
- The NHL realigned prior to the 2013–14 season. The Red Wings were placed in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.
- The 2019–20 NHL season was suspended on March 12, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The 2020–21 NHL season was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Totals as of completion of 2024–25 season.
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