Detroit Red Wings playoff chances and predictions 2026–27: 43% to make the playoffs
Model prediction: 43% to make the playoffs, 1.8% to win the Stanley Cup, 94 projected points (likely 76–112). 6-5-3 with 15 points in 14 games through Nov 1. Odds from simulated seasons using official NHL data.
| Record | 6-5-3 |
|---|---|
| Points | 15 in 14 games |
| Goal difference | −2 |
| Division | Atlantic (Eastern Conference) |
Season forecast
| Projected points | 94 (likely range 76–112) |
|---|---|
| Make the playoffs | 43% |
| Win the division | 6% |
| Reach the second round | 19% |
| Reach the conference final | 9% |
| Reach the Stanley Cup Final | 4% |
| Win the Stanley Cup | 1.8% |
| Win the Presidents' Trophy | 0.5% |
Next games
| Date | Opponent | Win chance |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 2 · 7:00 PM ET | at Florida Panthers | 44% |
| Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM ET | at Tampa Bay Lightning | 36% |
| Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM ET | vs Vegas Golden Knights | 49% |
| Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 PM ET | at Colorado Avalanche | 41% |
Recent results
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 | vs St. Louis Blues | L 4–5 |
| Oct 29 | vs Chicago Blackhawks | W 4–1 |
| Oct 26 | at Edmonton Oilers | W 4–3 (SO) |
| Oct 24 | at Calgary Flames | L 1–4 |
| Oct 22 | at Vancouver Canucks | W 5–2 |
Players
| Player | Position | Projected goals above average |
|---|---|---|
| Alex DeBrincat | Right wing | +8.8 |
| Lucas Raymond | Left wing | +7.1 |
| Moritz Seider | Defence | +4.6 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | Left wing | +2.7 |
| Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | Right wing | +1.2 |
| Emmitt Finnie | Centre | +1.1 |
| Marco Kasper | Centre | +0.2 |
| John Gibson | – | |
| Daniil Tarasov | – | |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | Defence | −0.6 |
| William Wallinder | Defence | −0.6 |
| Mason Appleton | Centre | −0.8 |
| Sheldon Dries | Centre | −0.8 |
| J.T. Compher | Left wing | −1.0 |
| Nate Danielson | Centre | −1.3 |
| Carter Mazur | Left wing | −1.4 |
| Andreas Englund | Defence | −1.5 |
| Albert Johansson | Defence | −1.8 |
| Anton Johansson | Defence | −2.1 |
| Michael Rasmussen | Centre | −2.2 |
| Keegan Kolesar | Right wing | −2.3 |
| Andrew Copp | Centre | −3.2 |
| Justin Faulk | Defence | −3.7 |
| Ben Chiarot | Defence | −7.7 |
Atlantic Division
| Team | Points | Projected | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | 21 | 100 | 64% |
| Montréal Canadiens | 20 | 101 | 68% |
| Ottawa Senators | 19 | 101 | 69% |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 18 | 103 | 75% |
| Florida Panthers | 18 | 100 | 64% |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 18 | 83 | 10% |
| Buffalo Sabres | 17 | 95 | 47% |
| Detroit Red Wings | 15 | 94 | 43% |