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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: Dec. 24 & 25
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It has been nearly 50 years since the National Hockey League has played on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. With that in mind, we have combined all the great events from Dec. 24 and 25 into one column for the next two days. All of us at The Hockey Writers wish you a safe and happy holiday season, and thank you for all your loyal readership. Christmas Eve Memories Two of the earliest stars and pioneers in the NHL made history on Dec. 24, 1921. Future Hockey Hall of Famer King Clancy scored his first career goal in the…

Blues Ride Holloway’s Hat Trick in 4-0 Shutout Over Red Wings
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The Detroit Red Wings and St. Louis Blues squared off for their last games before Christmas, and both teams were looking to get on track. By night’s end, the Blues pulled off a 4-0 shutout victory. With the win, the Blues move to 16-16-4, while the Red Wings’ losing streak moves to three games as they fall to 13-17-4. Game Recap The first 20 minutes of the game saw the Blues keep the Red Wings’ defense and goaltender Cam Talbot busy. They controlled the pace of play and offensive zone time for most of the period. They were finally rewarded…

Projected Lineups for the Blues vs Red Wings – 12/23/24
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The St. Louis Blues take on the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BLUES (15-16-4) at RED WINGS (13-16-4) 7 p.m. ET; FDSNMW, FDSNDET Blues projected lineup Alexandre Texier — Robert Thomas — Pavel BuchnevichDylan Holloway — Brayden Schenn — Jordan KyrouJake Neighbours — Oskar Sundqvist — Zack BolducAlexey Toropchenko — Mathieu Joseph – Nathan Walker Cam Fowler — Colton ParaykoPhilip Broberg — Justin FaulkRyan Suter — Tyler Tucker Jordan BinningtonJoel Hofer Scratched: Brandon Saad, Scott Perunovich Injured: Nick Leddy (lower body), Radek Faksa (lower body) Status report: Texier…

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Worst Trades in Red Wings History
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As the Detroit Red Wings continue to rebuild, thoughts of missed opportunities, unnecessarily long contracts, and poor trades often come to mind. And with former general manager Ken Holland leading the charge, many had an uneasy feeling about the future. If you were concerned about Holland’s ability to execute the…

 

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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.