Detroit Red Wings Finish with Most Points Since 2016 Despite Late Collapse
The Detroit Red Wings’ season is over. On Wednesday night, Detroit were defeated by the Florida Panthers by a score […]
Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The Detroit Red Wings’ season is over. On Wednesday night, Detroit were defeated by the Florida Panthers by a score of 8-1, completing the season with 92 points. Despite the late-season collapse, the Red Wings finished the campaign with the most points since they made the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs (93 points).
It was gearing up to be a special season for the Red Wings. On January 25, the organization woke up leading the Eastern Conference. It didn’t last for long, as Detroit struggled to produce down the stretch.
It was a historical collapse that raises many questions going into the 2026 NHL offseason. However, there were some amazing developments for the Red Wings this year. Alex DeBrincat eclipsed 40 goals for the third time in his career.
In fact, Detroit had not seen a 40-goal scorer since Marian Hossa during the 2008-09 season. DeBrincat was sensational after a slow start. Meanwhile, Mo Seider emerged as arguably the best defenseman in the NHL.