The Detroit Red Wings have a 10% chance to make the 2026–27 NHL playoffs with a 7-10-3 record. Win Division: <1% · Wild Card: 7% · Presidents' Trophy: <1%. Updated daily via 100,000 Monte Carlo simulations of the remaining schedule.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| Make Playoffs | 10% |
| Win Division | <1% |
| Wild Card | 7% |
| Presidents' Trophy | <1% |
| Win Stanley Cup | <1% |
The Detroit Red Wings are 8th in the Atlantic Division at 7-10-3 (17 points) after 20 games, 11 points behind the Tampa Bay Lightning.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Record (W-L-OTL) | 7-10-3 |
| Points | 17 |
| Games played | 20 |
| Place in the Atlantic Division | 8th |
| Place in the Eastern Conference | 13th |
| Goals for / against | 55 / 64 (-9) |
| Next game | 2026-11-14 at Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Rank | Team | Record | PTS | GP | GF | GA | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 13-4-2 | 28 | 19 | 74 | 57 | +17 |
| 2 | Montréal Canadiens | 12-3-4 | 28 | 19 | 67 | 57 | +10 |
| 3 | Boston Bruins | 13-5-1 | 27 | 19 | 70 | 46 | +24 |
| 4 | Ottawa Senators | 12-6-2 | 26 | 20 | 64 | 60 | +4 |
| 5 | Florida Panthers | 11-7-2 | 24 | 20 | 65 | 60 | +5 |
| 6 | Buffalo Sabres | 8-7-4 | 20 | 19 | 55 | 68 | -13 |
| 7 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 8-11-2 | 18 | 21 | 69 | 75 | -6 |
| 8 | Detroit Red Wings | 7-10-3 | 17 | 20 | 55 | 64 | -9 |
As of today, the Detroit Red Wings hold a record of 7-10-3 through 20 games, accumulating 17 points in the 2026–27 NHL season. This places them 8th in the Atlantic Division and 13th in the Eastern Conference. Their current playoff outlook shows a 10% chance to make the playoffs, a 0% chance to win their division, and a 7% chance to secure a Wild Card spot.
For fans, these probabilities indicate a challenging path ahead with 64 games remaining. A 10% chance to make the playoffs suggests that while qualification is still mathematically possible, the team faces significant hurdles to climb the standings. The 0% division win probability and 7% Wild Card chance further underscore the current uphill battle for a postseason berth.
The 2026–27 season for the Detroit Red Wings has seen the team post a 7-10-3 record over their first 20 games. Offensively, they have scored 55 goals while allowing 64, resulting in a goal differential of -9, or -0.45 per game. With 64 games remaining on the schedule, the team's current trajectory projects them to finish with 82 points, indicating a need for improved performance to reach a playoff position.
To improve their playoff positioning and increase their slim 10% probability of qualifying, the Red Wings must significantly reverse their current performance trend over the remaining 64 games. Overcoming their current -9 goal differential and consistently securing points will be crucial. Climbing from 13th in the Eastern Conference requires a sustained period of winning to close the gap on competing teams for a Wild Card spot.
Based on current projections through 20 games, the Detroit Red Wings have a 10% probability of making the playoffs in the 2026–27 season. Their current record of 7-10-3 places them 13th in the Eastern Conference, indicating a challenging path to qualify.
The Detroit Red Wings' playoff odds for the 2026–27 season are currently at 10% to make the playoffs. Specifically, their Wild Card probability stands at 7%, while their chance to win the Atlantic Division is 0%.
The Detroit Red Wings are currently 8th in the Atlantic Division with 17 points, holding a 0% probability of winning the division title. They are positioned behind all other teams in their division as of their 7-10-3 record.
Yes, the Detroit Red Wings still have a statistical chance to secure a Wild Card spot, with a current probability of 7%. To achieve this, they will need a significant turnaround from their 7-10-3 record and a strong performance over the remaining 64 games to climb past multiple teams in the Eastern Conference standings.
Probabilities generated via 100,000 Monte Carlo simulations of the remaining schedule · updated daily at 9 AM ET · data through 2026-11-12. How it works.