Detroit Red Wings Playoffs 2027
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.

Season Trend
Atlantic Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 12-3-4 | 28 | +10 | |
| 2 | 19 | 13-5-1 | 27 | +24 | |
| 3 | 19 | 13-5-1 | 27 | +17 | |
| 4 | 20 | 12-6-2 | 26 | +4 | |
| 5 | 20 | 11-7-2 | 24 | +5 | |
| 6 | 19 | 8-8-3 | 19 | -13 | |
| 7 | 21 | 8-12-1 | 17 | -6 | |
| 8 | 20 | 7-12-1 | 15 | -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
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 | at | L 2-4 |
| Nov 5 | vs | L 1-2 |
| Nov 7 | at | L 0-4 |
| Nov 10 | at | L 2-3 |
| Nov 12 | at | L 4-5 |
| Nov 14 | at | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 18 | vs | 7:30 PM |
| Nov 21 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 25 | vs | 7:30 PM |
| Nov 27 | at | 3:00 PM |
| Nov 28 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Dec 1 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Dec 3 | vs | 7:00 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 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.
