Detroit Red Wings Playoffs 2027

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The Detroit Red Wings are 7-12-1, 15 points, 8th in the Atlantic. They are 9 points behind the second wild card in the East. Next: at the Tampa Bay Lightning, Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM EST on DSN/The Spot – MTN.

Detroit Red WingsAtlantic · Eastern ConferenceOut · 9 pts back
7-12-1Record
15Points
.375Points %
-9Goal diff
L5Streak
3-7Last 10
63Points pace
64Games left
Next gameat LightningSat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM EST · DSN/The Spot – MTN
Last gameL 4-5 at PanthersThu, Nov 12
Wild-card race9 points backof the second wild card

Season Trend

Red Wings: wins minus losses, game by game this season (overtime losses count as losses)
.500-6

Atlantic Standings

#TeamGPW-L-OTLPTSP%GD
1Canadiens1912-3-428.737+10
2Bruins1913-5-127.711+24
3Lightning1913-5-127.711+17
4Senators2012-6-226.650+4
5Panthers2011-7-224.600+5
6Sabres198-8-319.500-13
7Maple Leafs218-12-117.405-6
8Red Wings207-12-115.375-9

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

DateOpponentResult / timeTV
Nov 3at LightningL 2-4
Nov 5vs Golden KnightsL 1-2
Nov 7at AvalancheL 0-4
Nov 10at BluesL 2-3
Nov 12at PanthersL 4-5
Nov 14at Lightning7:00 PMDSN/The Spot – MTN
Nov 18vs Bruins7:30 PMTNT
Nov 21vs Islanders7:00 PMMSG2/DSN
Nov 25vs Canucks7:30 PM
Nov 27at Blue Jackets3:00 PM
Nov 28vs Predators7:00 PM
Dec 1vs Flames7:00 PM
Dec 3vs Avalanche7:00 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.

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Detroit Red Wings playoffs FAQ

Are the Detroit Red Wings in a playoff spot?

Not today: they are 9 points behind the second wild card in the East.

When is the next Red Wings game?

Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM EST, at the Tampa Bay Lightning, on DSN/The Spot – MTN.

How many points are the Red Wings on pace for?

63 points over 84 games at their current rate (.375 points percentage). The second wild card usually needs roughly 90 to 98 points.

Where do the Red Wings rank in the Atlantic?

8th with 15 points; Montréal Canadiens lead with 28.

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.