Detroit Red Wings Playoffs 2027
The Detroit Red Wings are 0-1-0, 0 points, 8th in the Atlantic. They are 2 points behind the second wild card in the East. Next: home to the Winnipeg Jets, Sun, Oct 4 · 1:00 PM EDT on NHL Net.

Atlantic Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 2-1-0 | 4 | +1 | |
| 2 | 2 | 1-0-1 | 3 | 0 | |
| 3 | 2 | 1-0-1 | 3 | 0 | |
| 4 | 1 | 1-0-0 | 2 | +1 | |
| 5 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | -2 | |
| 6 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | -2 | |
| 7 | 3 | 1-2-0 | 2 | -1 | |
| 8 | 1 | 0-1-0 | 0 | -2 |
Top three qualify; then the two best remaining teams in the conference take the wild cards. Full East playoff picture →
Red Wings Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2 | vs | L 0-2 |
| Oct 4 | vs | 1:00 PM |
| Oct 6 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 9 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 10 | at | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 13 | vs | 6:00 PM |
| Oct 17 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 20 | at | 9:40 PM |
| Oct 22 | at | 10:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This Detroit Red Wings playoffs page refreshes after every Red Wings game: record, points, division place, wild-card position and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Detroit Red Wings playoffs FAQ
Are the Detroit Red Wings in a playoff spot?
Not today: they are 2 points behind the second wild card in the East.
When is the next Red Wings game?
Sun, Oct 4 · 1:00 PM EDT, home to the Winnipeg Jets, on NHL Net.
Where do the Red Wings rank in the Atlantic?
8th with 0 points; Boston Bruins lead with 4.
How do NHL teams make the playoffs?
The top three in each division qualify, plus two wild cards per conference: the next two teams by points, regardless of division.
How many teams make the NHL playoffs?
16, eight per conference.
