Detroit Red Wings Playoff History

Overview

The Detroit Red Wings have played a total of 97 seasons. Their first season was in 1927, and their most recent season was in 2024.

Have the Detroit Red Wings gone by any other names?

Yes. Between 1927 and 1930, the team was known as the Detroit Cougars.
In 1931, the team changed their name to the Detroit Falcons.
In 1933, the team changed their name to the Detroit Red Wings.

What division do the Detroit Red Wings play in?

The Detroit Red Wings currently play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.

What was the best start to a Red Wings season?

The best start to a Red Wings season was the 1972-73 Detroit Red Wings, who started the season 6-0. The second best start to a season was the 2011-12 Detroit Red Wings, who started the season going 5-0. The third best start to a season was the 1997-98 Detroit Red Wings, who started the season with 4 wins.

What was the worst start to a Red Wings season?

The worst start to a Red Wings season was the 2018-19 Detroit Red Wings, who started the season at 0-7. The second worst start to a season was the 1980-81 Detroit Red Wings, who started the season with 5 losses. The third worst starts to a Red Wings season was the 1938-39 Detroit Red Wings, the 1966-67 Detroit Red Wings and the 1973-74 Detroit Red Wings, who all started the season with 4 straight losses.

When was the last time the Red Wings were in the playoffs?

The Detroit Red Wings last made the playoffs in 2016, when they lost the First Round. They've been in the playoffs a total of 64 times in their 97 seasons.

When was the last time the Red Wings missed the playoffs?

The Detroit Red Wings last missed the playoffs in 2024.

When was the last time the Red Wings won a playoff series?

In 2013, the Detroit Red Wings beat the Anaheim Ducks in the First Round.

When was the last time the Red Wings lost a playoff series?

In 2016, the Detroit Red Wings lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the First Round.

What years did the Red Wings make the Stanley Cup Finals?

The Detroit Red Wings have appeared in the Stanley Cup Finals 24 times, in 1934, 1936, 1937, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1945, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2008 and 2009.

How many Stanley Cups have the Red Wings won?

The Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup Finals 11 times, in 1936, 1937, 1943, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1997, 1998, 2002 and 2008.