Club History
26 entries in the Detroit Red Wings compendium.
Sid AbelOld Bootnose led the Production Line and won two Stanley Cups with Detroit (1950, 1952).The Original Six EraThe six teams that defined the NHL for 25 seasons, from 1942 to 1967.Nicklas LidstromThe Perfect Human: Nicklas Lidström, four-time Stanley Cup champion and seven-time Norris Trophy winner.Babe Pratt & Red Wing BeginningsOriginal Six legacy with 11 Stanley Cup titles.Ted Lindsay 'Terrible Ted' EraThe ferocious left-winger who terrified opponents and led Detroit to Stanley Cup glory.Howe, Delvecchio & Absecon PeakMr. Hockey and Captain Alex Delvecchio led Detroit to a dynasty of three Cups, with Sid Abel captaining the…The Original Six DominanceThe Red Wings were a dominant force in the Original Six era, winning five Stanley Cups and missing the…The Howe Family Legacy (1960-1970)Mr. Hockey led the Red Wings to four Stanley Cups and dominated the NHL for 25 seasons.The Post-Dynasty TransitionFrom the twilight of legends to the dawn of a new championship era.2008 Stanley Cup FinalDetroit Red Wings defeat Pittsburgh Penguins in six games.James Norris Memorial TrophyAnnual NHL award for the league's top defenseman.1935–36 NHL seasonEight teams competed; Detroit won the Stanley Cup.1936–37 NHL seasonDetroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup.1942–43 NHL seasonFirst season of the Original Six era.1949–50 NHL seasonDetroit Red Wings won their fourth Stanley Cup.1951–52 NHL seasonDetroit swept Montreal for the Stanley Cup.1953–54 NHL seasonDetroit Red Wings won their sixth Stanley Cup.1954–55 NHL seasonDetroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup in seven games.1996–97 NHL seasonA season of record shutouts and the end of a historic playoff streak.1997–98 NHL seasonFirst Olympic break; Whalers become Hurricanes; Red Wings sweep Capitals.2007–08 NHL season91st NHL season; Red Wings won Stanley Cup.2001–02 NHL seasonDetroit Red Wings won their tenth Stanley Cup.1940–41 NHL seasonBoston Bruins swept Detroit Red Wings for the Stanley Cup.1941–42 NHL seasonMaple Leafs rally from 3-0 down to win Stanley Cup.1947–48 NHL seasonMaple Leafs sweep Red Wings for Stanley Cup.1994–95 NHL seasonLockout-delayed season ended with Devils' first Stanley Cup.
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