History of Detroit Red Wings in Timeline

The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan, competing in the NHL's Eastern Conference, Atlantic Division. Founded in 1926, they are one of the NHL's "Original Six" teams. Initially known as the Detroit Cougars (1926-1930) and then the Detroit Falcons (1930-1932), the team adopted the Red Wings name in 1932.

1925: Purchase of Victoria Cougars players

In 1926, the new Detroit franchise purchased the players of the Victoria Cougars, who had won the Stanley Cup in 1925, to play for the team.

1926: NHL approves Detroit franchise

In 1926, following concerns about the Western Hockey League, the NHL approved a franchise for Detroit owned by the Townsend-Seyburn group.

1926: Team Founded as Detroit Cougars

In 1926, the Detroit Red Wings franchise was founded as the Detroit Cougars. The team later changed names to the Detroit Falcons before becoming the Red Wings.

1927: Move into Detroit Olympia

In 1927, the Cougars moved into the new Detroit Olympia, marking the first season behind the bench for Jack Adams.

1929: First Stanley Cup Playoffs Appearance

In 1929, the Cougars made their first appearance in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

1930: Team Renamed to the Falcons

In 1930, the Cougars were renamed the Falcons.

1931: Started a Period of Success

Starting in the 1931–32 season, the Red Wings experienced a successful period, missing the playoffs only four times until 1965–66.

October 5, 1932: Team Renamed Detroit Red Wings

On October 5, 1932, the Falcons were renamed the Detroit Red Wings after James E. Norris purchased the team.

1932: Playoffs Appearance

In 1932, despite finishing near the bottom of the standings, the Detroit Falcons made the playoffs again.

1932: "Winged Wheel" logo replaces "Detroit" on jerseys

In 1932, the "winged wheel" logo replaced the word "Detroit" on the Detroit Red Wings' jerseys.

1934: First Stanley Cup Final Appearance

In 1934, the Detroit Red Wings made their first appearance in the Stanley Cup Final but were defeated by the Chicago Black Hawks.

1936: Won First Stanley Cup

In 1936, the Detroit Red Wings won their first Stanley Cup, defeating Toronto in four games.

1937: Won Second Stanley Cup

In 1937, Detroit repeated as Stanley Cup champions, winning over the New York Rangers.

1938: Larry Aurie's Number Retired

In 1938, Larry Aurie's number 6 was retired by James E. Norris, although current team owners do not consider the number to be officially retired.

1938: First NHL Teams to Play in Europe

In 1938, the Montreal Canadiens and the Detroit Red Wings became the first NHL teams to play in Europe, playing in Paris and London.

1941: Stanley Cup Final Appearance

In 1941, the Detroit Red Wings made the Stanley Cup Final but were swept by the Boston Bruins.

1942: Stanley Cup Final Appearance

In 1942, the Detroit Red Wings made the Stanley Cup Final, losing to Toronto in seven games after winning the first three.

1943: Won Third Stanley Cup

In 1943, the Detroit Red Wings won their third Stanley Cup by sweeping the Boston Bruins.

1946: Howe Plays Right Wing

In 1946, Gordie Howe started playing right wing for the Detroit Red Wings.

1946: Gordie Howe Joins the Team

In 1946, Gordie Howe, one of the greatest players in hockey history, joined the Detroit Red Wings.

1948: Stanley Cup Final Appearance

In 1948, the Detroit Red Wings reached the Stanley Cup Final but were swept by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

1949: First Televised Game

In 1949, Lynch called the first locally televised Detroit Red Wings game at Olympia for the original WWJ-TV.

1950: Won Stanley Cup

In 1950, the Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup, defeating the New York Rangers in seven games.

1951: Playoff Upset

In 1951, the Detroit Red Wings were upset by the Montreal Canadiens in the semifinals.

December 1952: James E. Norris Death

In December 1952, James E. Norris died and was succeeded as team president by his daughter, Marguerite.

1952: Octopus Throw Tradition Begins

In 1952, the Detroit Red Wings playoffs witnessed the start of the octopus throw tradition, initiated by Peter Cusimano, a local fish market owner. He threw an octopus onto the ice, symbolizing the eight wins needed to win the Stanley Cup at the time. The Red Wings went on to sweep their opponents and win the Stanley Cup that year.

1953: Playoff Upset

In 1953, the Detroit Red Wings suffered another playoff upset at the hands of the Boston Bruins.

1954: Won Stanley Cup

In 1954, the Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup, beating the Montreal Canadiens in seven games.

1954: End of Regular Season Title Streak

The 1954–55 season ended a run of seven straight regular season titles for the Detroit Red Wings, an NHL record.

1955: Change in Team Ownership

During the 1955 off-season, Marguerite Norris lost an intra-family power struggle, and was forced to turn over the Red Wings to her younger brother Bruce.

1955: Red Wings Last Stanley Cup

The 1997 Stanley Cup win was the first since 1955, breaking the longest drought in the league at that time.

1956: Stanley Cup Final Appearance

In 1956, the Detroit Red Wings met the Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Final, but this time the Canadiens won.

1957: Lindsay Traded

In 1957, Ted Lindsay was traded to Chicago after teaming up with Harvey to help start the National Hockey League Players' Association.

1958: Missed Playoffs

In 1958–59, the Detroit Red Wings missed the playoffs for the first time in 21 years.

1960: Stanley Cup Final Appearance

Between the 1960–61 and 1965-66 seasons, the Red Wings made the Stanley Cup Final four times, but lost each time.

1965: Stanley Cup Final Appearance

Between the 1960–61 and 1965-66 seasons, the Red Wings made the Stanley Cup Final four times, but lost each time.

1965: End of a Period of Success

The 1965–66 season marked the end of a successful period for the Red Wings, which began in 1931–32, during which they rarely missed the playoffs.

1966: Start of a Period of Struggles

Beginning in the 1966–67 season, the Red Wings entered a period of struggles, making the playoffs only twice until 1982–83.

1966: Beginning of "Dead Wings" Era

In 1966, only a year after making the Stanley Cup Final, the Red Wings finished a distant fifth, 24 points out of the playoffs. It was the beginning of a slump that they would not emerge from in almost 20 years, a period derisively known as the "Dead Wings" era.

1967: Acquired Frank Mahovlich

During the expansion season of 1967–68, the Red Wings acquired Frank Mahovlich from the defending Cup champions in Toronto.

1968: Mahovlich's Career-High Season

In 1968–69, Frank Mahovlich scored a career-high 49 goals and had two All-Star seasons in Detroit.

1970: Harkness Hired as Coach

In 1970, Ned Harkness was hired as coach of the Detroit Red Wings.

1971: Mahovlich Traded and Howe Retires

In 1971, Frank Mahovlich was traded to Montreal, and Gordie Howe announced his retirement.

1971: Howe Ends career as Right Wing

In 1971, Gordie Howe ended his career playing right wing for the Detroit Red Wings

1972: Gordie Howe's No. 9 Retired

In 1972, the Detroit Red Wings retired No. 9 in honor of Gordie Howe, who played right wing for the team from 1946 to 1971.

1974: Harkness Resigns

In 1974, Ned Harkness was forced to resign, ending the period colloquially referred to as "Darkness with Harkness".

1975: Lynch Becomes Director of Publicity

In 1975, Lynch became the director of publicity for the Detroit Red Wings, a role he held until 1982.

December 15, 1979: Last Game at Detroit Olympia

On December 15, 1979, the Detroit Red Wings played their last game at the Detroit Olympia.

December 27, 1979: First Game at Joe Louis Arena

On December 27, 1979, the Detroit Red Wings officially began playing at the Joe Louis Arena after leaving the Olympia.

1979: Played at Joe Louis Arena

In 1979, the Detroit Red Wings began playing their home games at Joe Louis Arena, which lasted until 2017.

1982: Lynch Becomes Public Address Announcer

In 1982, Lynch became the public address announcer for the Detroit Red Wings, a position he held until his death in 2012.

1982: Sale to Mike Ilitch

In 1982, after 50 years of family ownership, Bruce Norris sold the Detroit Red Wings to Mike Ilitch, founder of the pizza chain Little Caesars.

1982: End of a Period of Struggles

The 1982–83 season marked the end of a struggling period for the Red Wings, which began in 1966-67, during which they rarely made the playoffs.

1983: Drafted Steve Yzerman

In 1983, the Detroit Red Wings drafted Steve Yzerman with their first-round pick, leading the team in scoring in his rookie year.

1983: Vertical arch lettering introduced for players' names

In 1983, vertical arch lettering was introduced for the players' names on the Detroit Red Wings' jerseys, along with block letters.

1983: Started a Period of Success

Starting in the 1983–84 season, the Red Wings began a period of success, making the playoffs 30 times in 32 seasons.

1985: Park to Coach Red Wings

In 1985, Brad Park was asked to coach the Red Wings after they fired Harry Neale 35 games into the 1985–86 season.

1985: Lynch as public address announcer

In 1985, Budd Lynch also served as Detroit's public address announcer until his death in 2012.

June 3, 1986: Fired Brad Park

On June 3, 1986, Brad Park was fired after they finished last place with a 17–57–6 record for only 40 points, the worst record in the league.

1986: Yzerman Named Captain

In 1986, Steve Yzerman became the captain of the Detroit Red Wings following Danny Gare's departure. The team, bolstered by new additions, reached the conference finals but lost to the Edmonton Oilers.

1988: Red Wings Win Division Title

In 1988, the Detroit Red Wings won their first division title in 23 years, though the division was considered relatively weak. They again reached the conference finals, losing to the Edmonton Oilers for the second consecutive year.

1989: Yzerman Scored Career Best 65 goals

In 1989, Steve Yzerman scored a career-best 65 goals for the Detroit Red Wings. However, the team was upset in the first round of the playoffs by the Chicago Blackhawks.

1990: Playoff Streak Starts

Starting in the 1990–91 season, the Red Wings began a long playoff streak that lasted until 2015-16.

1991: Red Wings Sign Ray Sheppard

In 1991, the Detroit Red Wings signed free agent Ray Sheppard, who would later score a career-best 52 goals.

1991: Red Wings wear alternate jerseys for league's 75th anniversary

In the 1991-92 season, the Red Wings wore alternate jerseys for select games, commemorating the NHL's 75th anniversary.

1993: Scotty Bowman Hired as Coach

In 1993, Scotty Bowman was hired as the new head coach of the Detroit Red Wings.

1993: Red Wings Acquire Paul Coffey

In 1993, the Detroit Red Wings acquired top defenseman Paul Coffey. Draft picks Vladimir Konstantinov, Nicklas Lidstrom, Vyacheslav Kozlov, Darren McCarty, and Chris Osgood also joined the team around this time.

January 27, 1994: Red Wings wear throwback jerseys at Chicago Stadium

On January 27, 1994, the Detroit Red Wings wore commemorative jerseys based on the 1927-28 Detroit Cougars uniforms for a game at Chicago Stadium.

1994: Red Wings Reach Stanley Cup Final

In the lockout-shortened 1994 season, Scotty Bowman guided the Detroit Red Wings to their first Stanley Cup Final appearance in 29 years, where they were swept by the New Jersey Devils.

1995: Red Wings Win NHL Record 62 Games

During the 1995 season, the Detroit Red Wings set an NHL record by winning 62 games. They were later defeated in the conference finals by the Colorado Avalanche.

1996: Trademark of "Hockeytown" owned by the franchise

In 1996, the Detroit Red Wings trademarked the name "Hockeytown", which fans and sports commentators often used to refer to the Detroit area.

1997: Konstantinov's Accident

After the 1997 Stanley Cup Final, Vladimir Konstantinov was permanently disabled in a vehicle accident, and his number 16 has not been issued to any player since.

1997: Konstantinov Suffers Career-Ending Injury

In 1997, six days after winning the Stanley Cup, Red Wings defenseman Vladimir Konstantinov suffered a brain injury in a limousine accident, ending his career. The team dedicated the 1997-98 season to him.

1997: Red Wings Win Stanley Cup

In 1997, the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Philadelphia Flyers in the Stanley Cup Final, breaking the league's longest drought since 1955. Mike Vernon was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy.

1998: Won Stanley Cup

In 1998, the Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup.

March 1999: Red Wings Acquire Chris Chelios

In March 1999, the Detroit Red Wings acquired Chris Chelios from the Chicago Blackhawks, along with Ulf Samuelsson, Wendel Clark, and Bill Ranford at the trade deadline. They lost in the conference semifinals to Colorado.

2000: Red Wings Finish Second in Division

In 2000, the Detroit Red Wings finished second in the Central Division but lost to the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference semifinals.

2001: Red Wings Upset in Playoffs

In 2001, the Detroit Red Wings, the NHL's second-best team in the regular season, were upset in the playoffs by the Los Angeles Kings. The team later acquired Dominik Hasek, Luc Robitaille, Brett Hull, and Pavel Datsyuk.

2002: Dave Lewis Promoted

In 2002, Dave Lewis was promoted to head coach of the Detroit Red Wings. They signed Curtis Joseph. Henrik Zetterberg joined the lineup.

2002: Won Stanley Cup

In 2002, the Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup.

2003: Fedorov Joins Mighty Ducks

In 2003, long-time Red Wing Sergei Fedorov signed with the Mighty Ducks as a free agent. Dominik Hasek returned to the Red Wings.

2003: Red Wings Swept by Mighty Ducks

In the 2003 playoffs, the Detroit Red Wings were swept by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, despite finishing second in the Western Conference.

2004: Red Wings Eliminated by Flames

In 2004, the Detroit Red Wings finished atop the Central Division and the NHL standings, but were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs by the Calgary Flames.

2004: Canceled Season

The 2004–05 NHL season was canceled and is excluded in the statistics.

July 15, 2005: Mike Babcock Hired as Coach

On July 15, 2005, Mike Babcock became the new head coach of the Detroit Red Wings.

November 21, 2005: Fischer Collapses on Bench

On November 21, 2005, Jiri Fischer suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed on the bench during a game against the Nashville Predators. The game was postponed.

January 23, 2006: Rescheduled Game After Fischer's Collapse

On January 23, 2006, the game postponed due to Jiri Fischer's injury was made up, with the Predators maintaining their 1-0 lead to win 3-2. This marked the first time an NHL game was postponed due to injury.

2006: Red Wings Win President's Trophy

In 2006, The Red Wings won the President's Trophy with a 58-16-8 record. The Red Wings opened the 2006 playoffs against the Edmonton Oilers with a 3–2 overtime victory at Joe Louis Arena, but the Oilers won four of the next five games to take the series.

2006: Longest Active Streak of Postseason Appearances

In 2006, the Detroit Red Wings had the longest active streak of postseason appearances in all of North American professional sports.

January 2, 2007: Yzerman's Number Retired

On January 2, 2007, the Detroit Red Wings retired Steve Yzerman's jersey number 19.

2007: Steve Yzerman's No. 19 Retired

In 2007, the Detroit Red Wings retired Steve Yzerman's No. 19. During Yzerman's career, he won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, the Conn Smythe Trophy, the Frank J. Selke Trophy, the Lester Patrick Trophy, and the Ted Lindsay Award.

2007: Red Wings update jerseys to Rbk Edge standard

In 2007, the Red Wings, like all NHL teams, updated their jerseys to the new Rbk Edge standard for the 2007–08 NHL season. Design kept close to the original.

2007: Zetterberg's Club Record

To start the 2007-08 campaign, Zetterberg recorded at least a point in each of Detroit's first 17 games, setting a club record

April 19, 2008: NHL Bans Octopus Twirling

On April 19, 2008, the NHL sent a memo to the Detroit Red Wings forbidding the twirling of octopuses by employees like Sobotka, citing concerns about matter flying off the octopus onto the ice. Violating the mandate would result in a $10,000 fine.

June 4, 2008: Red Wings Win Stanley Cup

On June 4, 2008, the Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup against the Pittsburgh Penguins by a score of 3-2. Henrik Zetterberg scored the winning goal and was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner. Nicklas Lidstrom became the first non-North American to captain a Stanley Cup-winning team.

July 2, 2008: Red Wings Sign Marian Hossa

On July 2, 2008, the Detroit Red Wings announced the signing of Marian Hossa.

2008: Second PA Announcer Added

In 2008, John Fossen was added as a second PA announcer to work alongside Lynch.

2008: Red Wings logo voted second best in the league by The Hockey News

In 2008, The Hockey News voted the Red Wings' "winged wheel" logo the second best in the league.

2008: Won Stanley Cup

In 2008, the Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup.

January 1, 2009: Red Wings Win Winter Classic

On January 1, 2009, the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 6-4 in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field.

2009: Played in Sweden

In 2009, the Detroit Red Wings played in Sweden against the St. Louis Blues.

2009: Red Wings Plagued by Injuries

The 2009-10 NHL season saw the Red Wings plagued by injuries. After the Olympic break, Detroit posted a record of 13–3–2. Detroit won their first-round playoff series over the Phoenix Coyotes in seven games.

2009: Red Wings wear retro jerseys for 2009 Winter Classic

The Red Wings wore alternative "retro" jerseys for the 2009 Winter Classic in Chicago. The jerseys were based on the uniforms worn by the Detroit Cougars during their inaugural season of 1926–27.

2010: Red Wings Win Central Division

The 2010-11 NHL season saw a healthier Red Wings team finish with a 47-25-10 record to win the Central Division title. They swept the Phoenix Coyotes in the first round of the playoffs. However, they lost game 7 to the Sharks by a score of 3-2 and were eliminated.

2011: Osgood, Draper, and Rafalski retire.

During the 2011 off-season, Red Wings defenseman Brian Rafalski retired. Detroit soon signed free agent defenseman Ian White to take his place. Long-time Red Wings Chris Osgood and Kris Draper also announced their retirement from hockey.

May 31, 2012: Lidstrom Retires

On May 31, 2012, Nicklas Lidstrom retired from the Detroit Red Wings.

July 1, 2012: Red Wings sign Brunner, Tootoo, and Gustavsson

On July 1, 2012, the Detroit Red Wings signed Swiss forward Damien Brunner to a one-year, entry-level contract; forward Jordin Tootoo to a three-year, $5.7 million contract; and goaltender Jonas Gustavsson to a two-year, $3 million deal.

2012: Lynch's Death

In 2012, Budd Lynch passed away. Lynch also served as Detroit's public address announcer from 1985 until his death in 2012.

April 27, 2013: Red Wings preserve playoff streak

On April 27, 2013, the Red Wings defeated the Dallas Stars 3-0, securing their 22nd consecutive playoff appearance.

July 5, 2013: Red Wings sign Daniel Alfredsson and Stephen Weiss

On July 5, 2013, the Red Wings signed Daniel Alfredsson, the long time captain of the Ottawa Senators to a one-year contract and Stephen Weiss, who was the long time player of the Florida Panthers, to a five-year contract.

April 9, 2014: Red Wings clinch 23rd consecutive playoff appearance

On April 9, 2014, the Red Wings clinched their 23rd consecutive playoff appearance.

2014: Red Wings use throwback jerseys for 2014 Winter Classic

In 2014, the Red Wings used an alternate jersey mimicking throwback jerseys for the Winter Classic against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium.

April 9, 2015: Red Wings clinch 24th consecutive playoff appearance

On April 9, 2015, the Detroit Red Wings clinched their 24th consecutive playoff appearance, extending their streak.

2015: Playoff Streak Ends

The 2015–16 season marked the end of a long playoff streak for the Red Wings, which began in 1990-91.

February 27, 2016: Red Wings wear specially designed jersey for Stadium Series game

On February 27, 2016, the Red Wings wore a specially designed, one-time-only jersey for their Stadium Series game against the Colorado Avalanche in Denver. The jersey featured a thick diagonal white stripe and a stylized red 'D'.

April 9, 2016: Red Wings narrowly make playoffs extending streak to 25 seasons

On April 9, 2016, despite losing to the New York Rangers, the Ottawa Senators' victory secured the Red Wings' playoff spot, extending their streak to 25 seasons.

September 27, 2016: Red Wings unveil Gordie Howe memorial patch

On September 27, 2016, the Red Wings unveiled a uniform patch to honor Gordie Howe, who died on June 10, 2016. The patch was a depiction of Howe's jersey number 9.

January 1, 2017: Red Wings wear special jersey for Centennial Classic

On January 1, 2017, the Red Wings wore a specially designed one-time-only jersey for the Centennial Classic in Toronto against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The jersey had silver stripes with years the Red Wings won the Stanley Cup.

February 10, 2017: Death of Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch

On February 10, 2017, Mike Ilitch, the owner of the Red Wings, passed away.

April 9, 2017: Red Wings win final game at Joe Louis Arena

On April 9, 2017, the Red Wings won their last game at Joe Louis Arena, defeating the New Jersey Devils 4-1.

August 2017: Red Wings condemn white supremacist group's use of modified logo

In August 2017, the Red Wings condemned a white supremacist group for using a modified version of their logo and threatened legal action.

October 5, 2017: Red Wings play first game at Little Caesars Arena

On October 5, 2017, the Red Wings played their first regular season game at Little Caesars Arena, winning 4-2 against the Minnesota Wild.

2017: Moved to Little Caesars Arena

In 2017, the Detroit Red Wings moved into Little Caesars Arena, ending their run at the Joe Louis Arena, where they had played since 1979.

2017: Adidas becomes uniform outfitter, Red Wings keep same basic look

In 2017, when Adidas became the uniform outfitter, the Red Wings kept the same basic look for their jerseys.

February 1, 2019: Red Kelly's No. 4 Retired

On February 1, 2019, the Detroit Red Wings retired Red Kelly's No. 4. During Kelly's 13-year career with the Red Wings, he won four Stanley Cups, the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy three times, and the James Norris Memorial Trophy once.

April 19, 2019: Steve Yzerman rejoins the Red Wings as general manager

On April 19, 2019, Steve Yzerman rejoined the Detroit Red Wings as general manager and executive vice president.

February 21, 2020: Red Wings first team eliminated from playoff contention

On February 21, 2020, the Detroit Red Wings became the first team to be eliminated from playoff contention before the trade deadline since the 2003-04 Pittsburgh Penguins.

March 10, 2020: Red Wings clinch worst overall record in NHL

On March 10, 2020, the Red Wings clinched the worst overall record in the NHL for the first time since the 1985-86 season.

May 26, 2020: NHL cancels remainder of season for non-qualifying teams

On May 26, 2020, the NHL announced that the remainder of the season was over for the seven teams that did not qualify for the 24-team Stanley Cup playoffs, including the Detroit Red Wings.

2020: Red Wings wear "Reverse Retro" alternate jerseys

For the 2020-21 season, the Red Wings wore special "Reverse Retro" alternate jerseys designed by Adidas, inspired by the Red Wings' road uniforms of the Original Six era.

January 13, 2021: Dylan Larkin named Red Wings captain

On January 13, 2021, Dylan Larkin was named the captain of the Detroit Red Wings, succeeding Henrik Zetterberg.

April 30, 2022: Jeff Blashill fired as head coach

On April 30, 2022, Jeff Blashill was fired as head coach of the Red Wings.

June 30, 2022: Derek Lalonde hired as Red Wings head coach

On June 30, 2022, Derek Lalonde was hired as the new head coach of the Detroit Red Wings.

2022: Red Wings unveil second "Reverse Retro" uniform

In the 2022-23 season, the Red Wings unveiled a second "Reverse Retro" uniform, using the 1991-92 throwback uniform but with a red base and black stripes.

February 29, 2024: Red Wings announce first jersey patch advertisement with Priority

On February 29, 2024, the Red Wings announced their first-ever jersey patch advertisement with Priority, a local waste management company.

April 16, 2024: Red Wings eliminated from playoff contention via tiebreaker

On April 16, 2024, the Red Wings were eliminated from playoff contention for the eighth consecutive season after the Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers.

December 26, 2024: Red Wings fire head coach Lalonde and assistant coach Boughner, hire McLellan and Yawney

On December 26, 2024, the Red Wings fired head coach Derek Lalonde and assistant head coach Bob Boughner. Todd McLellan was hired as their new head coach, with Trent Yawney as an assistant head coach.

2024: Top Ten Goalies Update

As of the end of the 2024-25 season, the Detroit Red Wings goaltender records have been updated to reflect the current top ten in franchise history for wins.

April 12, 2025: Red Wings eliminated from playoff contention for ninth consecutive season

On April 12, 2025, the Red Wings were eliminated from playoff contention for the ninth consecutive season after the Montreal Canadiens lost in overtime to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

August 15, 2025: Updated August 15, 2025

The record was updated on August 15, 2025.

September 15, 2025: Red Wings unveil centennial season uniform

On September 15, 2025, the Red Wings unveiled their commemorative red and vintage white centennial season uniform, featuring visual nods from Detroit Cougars and Falcons designs.

2025: Red Wings reveal uniforms for 2025 Stadium Series

For the Red Wings' appearance in the 2025 Stadium Series, they wore white uniforms with a script "Detroit" lettering in red. The uniforms were inspired by Detroit's automotive industry and hockey culture.

January 12, 2026: Sergei Fedorov's No. 91 to be Retired

On January 12, 2026, the Detroit Red Wings will retire Sergei Fedorov's No. 91. During his 13-year career with the Red Wings, Fedorov won the Frank J. Selke Trophy twice, the Hart Memorial Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award once, and the Stanley Cup three times.