2004 Playoff Debut vs. Detroit Red Wings
Hockeytown's legacy meets Nashville's challenge.
The Nashville Predators faced the Detroit Red Wings in the 2008 playoffs.
Quick Facts
- Key player
- David Legwand (scored first playoff goal in franchise history)
Lore & Background
The Red Wings have won the most Stanley Cup championships of any NHL franchise based in the United States (11), and are third overall amongst active teams in total Stanley Cup championships, behind the Montreal Canadiens (24) and Toronto Maple Leafs (13).
Reader's Guide
The Red Wings played their home games at Joe Louis Arena from 1979 until 2017, after playing for 52 years at Olympia Stadium. They moved into Little Caesars Arena beginning with the 2017–18 season.
Did You Know?
- The Red Wings are one of the 'Original Six' teams.
- The franchise was known as the Detroit Cougars from 1926 to 1930, then the Detroit Falcons until 1932.
- The Red Wings have won the Stanley Cup four times since 1983–84 (1997, 1998, 2002, and 2008).
More in Club History
Mike FisherPekka RinneRoman JosiBarry TrotzFilip Forsberg1998 NHL Expansion FoundingDavid Poile Named First General ManagerBarry Trotz Hired as First Head Coach2006-07 First 100-Point Season2011-12 Central Division Title2016-17 Stanley Cup Final Run (vs. Penguins)2017-18 Presidents' Trophy (Best Regular Season Record)
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