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The Detroit Red Wings were founded in 1926 by Charles A. Hughes as one of the NHL’s Original Six franchises and were known as the Detroit Cougars until 1930. For the 1930–31 and 1931–32 seasons, the team was called the Detroit Falcons, and in 1932 changed its name to the Red Wings. They played their first game on Nov. 18, 1926, against the Boston Bruins, which they lost 2-0. They’ve won 11 Stanley Cups, ranking them third behind the Montreal Canadiens (24) and Toronto Maple Leafs (13), with their last Cup occurring in 2008. The Red Wings qualified for the playoffs in 25 consecutive seasons from 1990-91 through 2015-16, which is tied for the third-longest streak in NHL history.

Today in Hockey History: July 26
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One of the greatest defensemen of all time changed addresses after 17 seasons in his original home. Plus, one of the best returns on a dollar called it a career, and a talented group of players is celebrating a birthday. So, let’s begin our daily trip back in time and enjoy all the great moments from this date. Big Bird Heads West Larry Robinson and the Los Angeles Kings made headlines twice on this date. First, on July 26, 1989, the Hall of Fame defenseman signed with the Kings after a 17-season run with the Montreal Canadiens. He played 1,202…

Red Wings’ 2024-25 Forward Line Projections
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The story of the 2024-25 Detroit Red Wings has yet to be written, but there’s overwhelming speculation about the opening-night lineup when the team hosts the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct. 10 at Little Caesars Arena. There was significant roster turnover this summer, and it appears the team will pave the way for some younger players to earn their stripes (wings?) in the Motor City. Fans have been clamoring for years to inject some youth into the lineup, and according to general manager Steve Yzerman, they may finally get their wish. The Red Wings inked restricted free agent Joe Veleno to…

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Red Wings, Flyers
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, another rumored candidate for the GM position in Edmonton has emerged. But, is that candidate being promoted by another team? Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings are looking to get deals done for both Lucas Raymond and Mortiz Seider. Finally, Matvei Michkov showed up in Philadelphia today and the Flyers shared his arrival on social media. Jason Botterill a GM Candidate in Edmonton? David Staples of the Edmonton Journal cited a conversation between Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff and Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer, noting that the Edmonton Oilers might have sought permission from the Seattle…

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Red Wings: 5 Potential Alternate Captains
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Since the 2022-23 season, the Detroit Red Wings’ leadership group has remained steady without much fluctuation. Headlined by captain Dylan Larkin, the four-year captain’s alternates were all veterans brought in during free agency: Ben Chiarot, Andrew Copp and David Perron. Though a few other players wore an ‘A’ on their…

Today in Hockey History: July 15
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July 15 was a big date for head coaching changes in National Hockey League history. Two very successful coaches made decisions on this date, with one making a surprising exit with the other starting a decade of success. It’s time for our daily journey through the decades to relive all…

 

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Red Wings FAQ

What year were the Detroit Red Wings founded?

The Detroit Red Wings were founded in 1926 by Charles A. Hughes.

When did the Detroit Red Wings play their first game?

They played their first game on Nov. 18, 1926, against the Boston Bruins, which they lost 2-0.

Who is the current head coach of the Detroit Red Wings?

Derek Lalonde is the current head coach for the Detroit Red Wings.