Detroit

Average PPS: 120

Period: 1946-2018

Detroit

Net Points Earned30,263
Average Points Per Season120
Period: 1946-2018
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League Info Team Information Total Points Earned City's Share of PTS Seasons Ranked Regular Season Results Reg. Seas. Quantified: F.P.E. Postseason Quantified: F.P.E. Exceptional Pts Regular Season Summary Postseason Results- (series)
Bulk of Season League Official Season League Size Team Identity Location Logo Uniform Colors OTW* W L L OTL T Pts TCS Win % Pts: W-L record Pts: Final Standings Reg. Seas. Total Net Postseason Pts Dynasty Bonus Postseason Total Play-In Games Expansion: L & B Pts Expansion Total 1st Round 2nd Round 3rd Round Final Results
1960 NFL 1960 13 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
164 100% 62nd 0 7 5 5 0 0 0 0.583 46 76 1220 0 0 42 0 42 Alive in Western Conf. Race entering Final Game of the season. (Finish T-2nd; WTB to go to Playoff Bowl)
W 17-16 Playoff Bowl
W 17-16
1961 NFL 1961 14 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
161 100% 64th 0 8 5 5 0 1 0 0.607 53 49 1030 0 0 58 0 58 Alive in Western Conf. Race until final 2 games. (Finish 2nd; earn Playoff Bowl appearance.)
W 38-10 Playoff Bowl
W 38-10
1962 NFL 1962 14 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
250 100% 45th 0 11 3 3 0 0 0 0.786 123 78 2010 0 0 49 0 49 Alive in Western Conf. Race entering Final Game of the season. (Finish 2nd; earn Playoff Bowl appearance.)
W 17-10 Playoff Bowl
W 17-10
1963 NFL 1963 14 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
-34 100% 175th 0 5 8 8 0 1 0 0.393 -34 0 -340 0 0 0 0 0 T-4th of 7 teams in the Western Conference
DNQ DNQ
1964 NFL 1964 14 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
44 100% 114th 0 7 5 5 0 2 0 0.571 39 5 440 0 0 0 0 0 4th of 7 teams in the Western Conference
DNQ DNQ
1965 NFL 1965 14 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
-6 100% 148th 0 6 7 7 0 1 0 0.464 -6 0 -60 0 0 0 0 0 6th of 7 teams in the Western Conference
DNQ DNQ
1966 NFL 1966 15 teams (24 Pro FTB) Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
-87 100% 201st 0 4 9 9 0 1 0 0.321 -66 -21 -870 0 0 0 0 0 (*Year of SuperBowl 1) Tied for Last Place in Western Conf.
DNQ DNQ
1967 NFL 1967 16 teams (25 Pro. FTB) Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
-22 100% 163rd 0 5 7 7 0 2 0 0.429 -22 0 -220 0 0 0 0 0 3rd of 4 teams in the Central Division
DNQ DNQ
1968 NFL 1968 16 teams (26 Pro. FTB) Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
-68 100% 192nd 0 4 8 8 0 2 0 0.357 -53 -15 -680 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division
DNQ DNQ
1969 NFL 1969 16 teams (26 Pro. FTB) Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
89 100% 88th 0 9 4 4 0 1 0 0.679 89 0 890 0 0 0 0 0 Snubbed: miss postseason despite 9-4-1 record. (*5th best record in NFL)
DNQ DNQ
1970 NFL 1971 26 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
170 100% 59th 0 10 4 4 0 0 0 0.714 140 57 198-27 0 -27 0 0 0 (*NFL-AFL Merger) Qualify for playoffs as the wild card
L 5-0 Divisional Round
L 5-0
1971 NFL 1972 26 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
38 100% 120th 0 7 6 6 0 1 0 0.536 38 0 380 0 0 0 0 0 T-6th of 13 teams in the NFC
DNQ DNQ
1972 NFL 1973 26 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
79 100% 92nd 0 8 5 5 0 1 0 0.607 79 0 790 0 0 0 0 0 Snubbed: miss postseason despite 8-5-1 record. (*Best record in NFL of non-qualifiers)
DNQ DNQ
1973 NFL 1974 26 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
-11 100% 156th 0 6 7 7 0 1 0 0.464 -11 0 -110 0 0 0 0 0 6th of 13 teams in the NFC
DNQ DNQ
1974 NFL 1975 26 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
18 100% 130th 0 7 7 7 0 0 0 0.500 18 0 180 0 0 0 0 0 T-6th of 13 teams in the NFC
DNQ DNQ
1975 NFL 1976 26 teams Detroit Lions Pontiac, Michigan
18 90% 131st 0 7 7 7 0 0 0 0.500 18 0 180 0 0 0 0 0 (*Move to new stadium (Silverdome) in Pontiac, Mich.) 6th of 13 teams in the NFC
DNQ DNQ
1976 NFL 1977 28 teams Detroit Lions Pontiac, Michigan
-33 90% 173rd 0 6 8 8 0 0 0 0.429 -33 0 -330 0 0 0 0 0 8th of 14 teams in the NFC
DNQ DNQ
1977 NFL 1978 28 teams Detroit Lions Pontiac, Michigan
-33 90% 174th 0 6 8 8 0 0 0 0.429 -33 0 -330 0 0 0 0 0 8th of 14 teams in the NFC
DNQ DNQ
1978 NFL 1979 28 teams Detroit Lions Pontiac, Michigan
-27 90% 168th 0 7 9 9 0 0 0 0.438 -27 0 -270 0 0 0 0 0 T-8th of 14 teams in the NFC DNQ DNQ
1979 NFL 1980 28 teams Detroit Lions Pontiac, Michigan
-297 90% 254th 0 2 14 14 0 0 0 0.125 -218 -78 -2970 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division. Tied for Last Place in Conference and NFL DNQ DNQ
1980 NFL 1981 28 teams Detroit Lions Pontiac, Michigan
74 90% 96th 0 9 7 7 0 0 0 0.563 55 18 740 0 0 0 0 0 Tie for Division Title* (Lose tie-breaker with Minn.) (*9-7 record) DNQ DNQ
1981 NFL 1982 28 teams Detroit Lions Pontiac, Michigan
19 90% 129th 0 8 8 8 0 0 0 0.500 19 0 190 0 0 0 0 0 T-6th of 14 teams in the NFC DNQ DNQ
1982 NFL 1983 28 teams Detroit Lions Pontiac, Michigan
-21 90% 162nd 0 4 5 5 0 0 0 0.444 -14 24 9-31 0 -31 0 0 0 (*9-Game season) Finish in 3-way tie for NFC's 8th seed; win tie-breakers. L 31-7 Wild Card Round
L 31-7
1983 NFL 1984 28 teams Detroit Lions Pontiac, Michigan
142 90% 70th 0 9 7 7 0 0 0 0.563 55 111 166-24 0 -24 0 0 0 Win Division Title* (9-7 record). #3 seed in the NFC Bye* L 24-23 Divisional Round
L 24-23
1984 NFL 1985 28 teams Detroit Lions Pontiac, Michigan
-123 90% 222nd 0 4 11 11 0 1 0 0.281 -123 0 -1230 0 0 0 0 0 12th of 14 teams in the NFC DNQ DNQ
1985 NFL 1986 28 teams Detroit Lions Pontiac, Michigan
-27 90% 166th 0 7 9 9 0 0 0 0.438 -27 0 -270 0 0 0 0 0 T-8th of 14 teams in the NFC DNQ DNQ
1986 NFL 1987 28 teams Detroit Lions Pontiac, Michigan
-104 90% 208th 0 5 11 11 0 0 0 0.313 -104 0 -1040 0 0 0 0 0 11th of 14 teams in the NFC DNQ DNQ
1987 NFL 1988 28 teams Detroit Lions Pontiac, Michigan
-124 90% 223rd 0 4 11 11 0 0 0 0.267 -105 -18 -1240 0 0 0 0 0 (*Strike season) Tied for Last Place in Division (LTB) DNQ DNQ
1988 NFL 1989 28 teams Detroit Lions Pontiac, Michigan
-153 90% 234th 0 4 12 12 0 0 0 0.250 -141 -11 -1530 0 0 0 0 0 Tied for Last Place in Division (WTB) DNQ DNQ
1989 NFL 1990 28 teams Detroit Lions Pontiac, Michigan
-27 90% 167th 0 7 9 9 0 0 0 0.438 -27 0 -270 0 0 0 0 0 9th of 14 teams in the NFC DNQ DNQ
1990 NFL 1991 28 teams Detroit Lions Pontiac, Michigan
-64 90% 191st 0 6 10 10 0 0 0 0.375 -64 0 -640 0 0 0 0 0 T-8th of 14 teams in the NFC DNQ DNQ
1991 NFL 1992 28 teams Detroit Lions Pontiac, Michigan
528 90% 28th 0 12 4 4 0 0 0 0.750 172 142 315212 0 212 0 0 0 Win Division Title. Earn a Bye. #2 seed in the NFC Bye W 38-6 L 41-10 (NFC CG) Playoff Bowl
L 41-10 (NFC CG)
1992 NFL 1993 28 teams Detroit Lions Pontiac, Michigan
-116 90% 217th 0 5 11 11 0 0 0 0.313 -104 -11 -1160 0 0 0 0 0 Finish in 3-way tie for Last Place in Division (LTBs) DNQ DNQ
1993 NFL 1994 28 teams Detroit Lions Pontiac, Michigan
195 90% 53rd 0 10 6 6 0 0 0 0.625 95 121 216-21 0 -21 0 0 0 Win Division Title. #3 seed in the NFC L 28-24 Wild Card Round
L 28-24
1994 NFL 1995 28 teams Detroit Lions Pontiac, Michigan
80 90% 91st 0 9 7 7 0 0 0 0.563 55 46 102-21 0 -21 0 0 0 Qualify for Playoffs as a wild card. #5 seed- NFC L 16-12 Wild Card Round
L 16-12
1995 NFL 1996 30 teams Detroit Lions Pontiac, Michigan
123 90% 75th 0 10 6 6 0 0 0 0.625 99 49 149-25 0 -25 0 0 0 Qualify for Playoffs as a wild card. #5 seed- NFC L 58-37 Wild Card Round
L 58-37
1996 NFL 1997 30 teams Detroit Lions Pontiac, Michigan
-143 90% 230th 0 5 11 11 0 0 0 0.313 -108 -35 -1430 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division DNQ DNQ
1997 NFL 1998 30 teams Detroit Lions Pontiac, Michigan
85 90% 89th 0 9 7 7 0 0 0 0.563 58 49 107-22 0 -22 0 0 0 Qualify for Playoffs as a wild card. #5 seed- NFC L 20-10 Wild Card Round
L 20-10
1998 NFL 1999 30 teams Detroit Lions Pontiac, Michigan
-108 90% 212th 0 5 11 11 0 0 0 0.313 -108 0 -1080 0 0 0 0 0 11th of 15 teams in the NFC DNQ DNQ
1999 NFL 2000 31 teams Detroit Lions Pontiac, Michigan
36 90% 122nd 0 8 8 8 0 0 0 0.500 20 40 60-24 0 -24 0 0 0 Finish in 4-way tie for bottom 2 NFC wild cards (WTB), receive #6 seed L 27-13 Wild Card Round
L 27-13
2000 NFL 2001 31 teams Detroit Lions Pontiac, Michigan
59 90% 105th 0 9 7 7 0 0 0 0.563 59 0 590 0 0 0 0 0 T-7th of 15 teams in the NFC DNQ DNQ
2001 NFL 2002 31 teams Detroit Lions Pontiac, Michigan
-267 90% 249th 0 2 14 14 0 0 0 0.125 -232 -35 -2670 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division DNQ DNQ
2002 NFL 2003 32 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
-282 100% 252nd 0 3 13 13 0 0 0 0.188 -197 -85 -2820 0 0 0 0 0 (*Return to Detroit (Ford Field) after 27 years in Pontiac/ Oakland County.) Last Place in Division and Conference DNQ DNQ
2003 NFL 2004 32 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
-144 100% 231st 0 5 11 11 0 0 0 0.313 -114 -30 -1440 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division DNQ DNQ
2004 NFL 2005 32 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
-70 100% 193rd 0 6 10 10 0 0 0 0.375 -70 0 -700 0 0 0 0 0 T-9th of 16 teams in the NFC DNQ DNQ
2005 NFL 2006 32 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
-114 100% 214th 0 5 11 11 0 0 0 0.313 -114 0 -1140 0 0 0 0 0 T-12th of 16 teams in the NFC DNQ DNQ
2006 NFL 2007 32 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
-282 100% 253rd 0 3 13 13 0 0 0 0.188 -197 -85 -2820 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division and Conference DNQ DNQ
2007 NFL 2008 32 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
-40 100% 179th 0 7 9 9 0 0 0 0.438 -30 -10 -400 0 0 0 0 0 Tied for Last Place in Division (WTB) DNQ DNQ
2008 NFL 2009 32 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
-453 100% 261st 0 0 16 16 0 0 0 0.000 -322 -131 -4530 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division, Conference, and NFL. (*1st ever 0-16 season in history) DNQ DNQ
2009 NFL 2010 32 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
-268 100% 250th 0 2 14 14 0 0 0 0.125 -238 -30 -2680 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division DNQ DNQ
2010 NFL 2011 32 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
-80 100% 196th 0 6 10 10 0 0 0 0.375 -70 -10 -800 0 0 0 0 0 Tied for Last Place in Division (WTB) DNQ DNQ
2011 NFL 2012 32 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
138 100% 71st 0 10 6 6 0 0 0 0.625 104 57 162-24 0 -24 0 0 0 Qualify for Playoffs as a wild card. #6 seed- NFC L 45-28 Wild Card Round
L 45-28
2012 NFL 2013 32 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
-211 100% 245th 0 4 12 12 0 0 0 0.250 -154 -57 -2110 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division. Tied for Last Place in Conference DNQ DNQ
2013 NFL 2014 32 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
-30 100% 171st 0 7 9 9 0 0 0 0.438 -30 0 -300 0 0 0 0 0 11th of 16 teams in the NFC DNQ DNQ
2014 NFL 2015 32 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
177 100% 57th 0 11 5 5 0 0 0 0.688 145 57 202-25 0 -25 0 0 0 Qualify for Playoffs as a wild card. #6 seed- NFC L 24-20 Wild Card Round
L 24-20
2015 NFL 2016 32 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
-30 100% 172nd 0 7 9 9 0 0 0 0.438 -30 0 -300 0 0 0 0 0 9th of 16 teams in the NFC DNQ DNQ
2016 NFL 2017 32 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
92 100% 87th 0 9 7 7 0 0 0 0.563 61 57 118-26 0 -26 0 0 0 Lose defacto 'Division Title Game' week 17 vs. GB. *Win tie-breaker (with TB) for final wild card/ #6 seed L 26-6 Wild Card Round
L 26-6
2017 NFL 2018 32 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
61 100% 103rd 0 9 7 7 0 0 0 0.563 61 0 610 0 0 0 0 0 T-7th of 16 teams in the NFC- (9-7 record) DNQ DNQ
2018 NFL 2019 32 teams Detroit Lions Detroit, Michigan
-40 100% 178th 0 6 10 10 0 0 0 0.375 -70 -30 -1000 0 0 0 60 60 12th of 16 teams in the NFC. (*Technically Last Place in Division; but GB got lots of help). DNQ DNQ
1974 WHA 1974/75 14 teams Michigan Stags Detroit, Michigan
-82 100% 197th 0 13 27 27 0 3 29 0.337 -66 -16 -820 0 0 0 0 0 *(LA Sharks relocate to DET; become the 'Michigan Stags'). Play 43 games before relocating mid-season. *Move to Baltimore; become the 'Blades' Additional Info.
*Move to Baltimore; become the 'Blades'
1961 NBA 1960/61 8 teams Detroit Pistons Detroit, Michigan
-19 100% 161st 0 34 45 45 0 0 0 0.430 -28 14 -14-5 0 -5 0 0 0 3rd of 4 teams in Western Division- (1 win better than CIN for final playoff spot)
L 3-2 (LAL) 2nd Round
L 3-2 (LAL)
1962 NBA 1961/62 9 teams Detroit Pistons Detroit, Michigan
59 100% 104th 0 37 43 43 0 0 0 0.463 -13 18 554 0 54 0 0 0 3rd of 5 teams in Western Division. (6th of 9 overall).
W 3-1 (CIN) L 4-2 (LAL) Conference Finals
L 4-2 (LAL)
1963 NBA 1962/63 9 teams Detroit Pistons Detroit, Michigan
-25 100% 164th 0 34 46 46 0 0 0 0.425 -32 18 -14-10 0 -10 0 0 0 3rd of 5 teams in Western Division. (6th of 9 overall).
L 3-1 (StL) 2nd Round
L 3-1 (StL)
1964 NBA 1963/64 9 teams Detroit Pistons Detroit, Michigan
-136 100% 229th 0 23 57 57 0 0 0 0.288 -104 -32 -1360 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in West Division. (only 1 win better than NBA-worst NYK).
DNQ DNQ
1965 NBA 1964/65 9 teams Detroit Pistons Detroit, Michigan
-52 100% 183rd 0 31 49 49 0 0 0 0.388 -52 0 -520 0 0 0 0 0 4th of 5 teams in Western Division. (T-7th of 9 overall).
DNQ DNQ
1966 NBA 1965/66 9 teams Detroit Pistons Detroit, Michigan
-169 100% 236th 0 22 58 58 0 0 0 0.275 -110 -59 -1690 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division & NBA overall- (8 wins less than any other team)
DNQ DNQ
1967 NBA 1966/67 10 teams Detroit Pistons Detroit, Michigan
-98 100% 206th 0 30 51 51 0 0 0 0.370 -64 -34 -980 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Western Division- (worse than Expansion CHI Bulls). 9th of 10 teams in NBA.
DNQ DNQ
1968 NBA 1967/68 12 teams Detroit Pistons Detroit, Michigan
9 100% 135th 0 40 42 42 0 0 0 0.488 0 14 14-5 0 -5 0 0 0 4th of 6 teams in Eastern Division. #4 Divisional seed
L 4-2 (BOS) 2nd Round
L 4-2 (BOS)
1969 NBA 1968/69 14 teams Detroit Pistons Detroit, Michigan
-57 100% 187th 0 32 50 50 0 0 0 0.390 -57 0 -570 0 0 0 0 0 6th of 7 teams in Eastern Division. (11th of 14 teams in the NBA)
DNQ DNQ
1970 NBA 1969/70 14 teams Detroit Pistons Detroit, Michigan
-105 100% 209th 0 31 51 51 0 0 0 0.378 -64 -41 -1050 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Eastern Division. (12th of 14 teams in the NBA)
DNQ DNQ
1971 NBA 1970/71 17 teams Detroit Pistons Detroit, Michigan
29 100% 124th 0 45 37 37 0 0 0 0.549 39 -10 290 0 0 0 0 0 Snubbed: Last Place in Division. *Miss playoffs despite having better record than 3 qualifiers. (45-37 record)
*Snubbed 2nd Round
*Snubbed
1972 NBA 1971/72 17 teams Detroit Pistons Detroit, Michigan
-129 100% 225th 0 26 56 56 0 0 0 0.317 -113 -16 -1290 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division. (8th of 9 teams in Western Conference)
DNQ DNQ
1973 NBA 1972/73 17 teams Detroit Pistons Detroit, Michigan
0 100% 143rd 0 40 42 42 0 0 0 0.488 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 5th of 9 teams in the Western Conference
DNQ DNQ
1974 NBA 1973/74 17 teams Detroit Pistons Detroit, Michigan
121 100% 76th 0 52 30 30 0 0 0 0.634 97 29 126-5 0 -5 0 0 0 3rd of 9 teams in the West. (4th best record in the NBA). #3 seed
L 4-3 (CHI) 2nd Round
L 4-3 (CHI)
1975 NBA 1974/75 18 teams Detroit Pistons Detroit, Michigan
13 100% 134th 0 40 42 42 0 0 0 0.488 0 22 22-9 0 -9 0 0 0 5th of 9 teams in the Western Conference. #5 seed L 2-1 (SEA) 1st Round
L 2-1 (SEA)
1976 NBA 1975/76 18 teams Detroit Pistons Detroit, Michigan
8 100% 138th 0 36 46 46 0 0 0 0.439 -33 22 -1120 0 20 0 0 0 7th of 9 teams in the West. (*odd Divisional format gets DET into playoffs.) #5 seed W 2-1 (MIL) L 4-2 (GSW) 2nd Round
L 4-2 (GSW)
1977 NBA 1976/77 22 teams Detroit Pistons Detroit, Michigan
58 100% 106th 0 44 38 38 0 0 0 0.537 39 32 71-13 0 -13 0 0 0 (*NBA-ABA Merger). T-5th of 11 teams in the Western Conf- (WTB; with Bulls). Get #5 seed L 2-1 (GSW) 1st Round
L 2-1 (GSW)
1978 NBA 1977/78 22 teams Detroit Pistons Detroit, Michigan
-18 100% 160th 0 38 44 44 0 0 0 0.463 -18 0 -180 0 0 0 0 0 9th of 11 teams in the Western Conference DNQ DNQ
1979 NBA 1978/79 22 teams Detroit Pistons Pontiac, Michigan
-92 85% 204th 0 30 52 52 0 0 0 0.366 -92 0 -920 0 0 0 0 0 (*Inaugural Season in Oakland County). T-8th of 11 teams in Eastern Conf. *Semi-relocation 30-minutes north of Detroit to Pontiac. 1st Round
*Semi-relocation 30-minutes north of Detroit to Pontiac.
1980 NBA 1979/80 22 teams Detroit Pistons Pontiac, Michigan
-325 85% 256th 0 16 66 66 0 0 0 0.195 -221 -103 -3250 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division, Conference, and NBA DNQ DNQ
1981 NBA 1980/81 23 teams Detroit Pistons Pontiac, Michigan
-250 85% 247th 0 21 61 61 0 0 0 0.256 -179 -71 -2500 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division and Conference DNQ DNQ
1982 NBA 1981/82 23 teams Detroit Pistons Pontiac, Michigan
-9 85% 150th 0 39 43 43 0 0 0 0.476 -9 0 -90 0 0 0 0 0 7th of 11 teams in the Eastern Conference DNQ DNQ
1983 NBA 1982/83 23 teams Detroit Pistons Pontiac, Michigan
-28 85% 169th 0 37 45 45 0 0 0 0.451 -28 0 -280 0 0 0 0 0 8th of 11 teams in the Eastern Conference DNQ DNQ
1984 NBA 1983/84 23 teams Detroit Pistons Pontiac, Michigan
103 85% 82nd 0 49 33 33 0 0 0 0.598 89 23 112-9 0 -9 0 0 0 Qualify for Postseason as #4 seed L 3-2 1st Round
L 3-2
1985 NBA 1984/85 23 teams Detroit Pistons Pontiac, Michigan
153 85% 67th 0 46 36 36 0 0 0 0.561 60 23 8370 0 70 0 0 0 Qualify for Postseason as #4 seed W 3-0 L 4-2 2nd Round
L 4-2
1986 NBA 1985/86 23 teams Detroit Pistons Pontiac, Michigan
67 85% 101st 0 46 36 36 0 0 0 0.561 60 23 83-16 0 -16 0 0 0 Qualify for Postseason as #5 seed L 3-1 1st Round
L 3-1
1987 NBA 1986/87 23 teams Detroit Pistons Pontiac, Michigan
397 85% 31st 0 52 30 30 0 0 0 0.634 125 23 148249 0 249 0 0 0 Qualify for Postseason as #3 seed W 3-0 W 4-1 L 4-3 Conference Finals
L 4-3
1988 NBA 1987/88 23 teams Detroit Pistons Pontiac, Michigan
832 85% 18th 0 54 28 28 0 0 0 0.659 147 101 248546 38 584 0 0 0 Win Division Title. #2 seed in the Eastern Conf. W 3-2 W 4-1 W 4-2 L 4-3 NBA Finals
L 4-3
1989 NBA 1988/89 25 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
1904 85% 3rd 0 63 19 19 0 0 0 0.768 225 218 4441359 101 1460 0 0 0 Season's Champions- Win Division, Conference, and NBA. (*Moved to new arena in Auburn Hills). W 3-0 W 4-0 W 4-2 (B2B) W 4-0 NBA Finals
W 4-0
1990 NBA 1989/90 27 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
1886 85% 4th 0 59 23 23 0 0 0 0.720 198 192 3911394 101 1495 0 0 0 Win Division Title and Conference. #1 seed W 3-0 W 4-1 W 4-3 (B3B) W 4-1 (B2B) NBA Finals
W 4-1 (B2B)
1991 NBA 1990/91 27 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
346 85% 34th 0 50 32 32 0 0 0 0.610 104 26 130216 0 216 0 0 0 Qualify for Postseason as #3 seed W 3-2 W 4-2 L 4-0 Conference Finals
L 4-0
1992 NBA 1991/92 27 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
102 85% 83rd 0 48 34 34 0 0 0 0.585 84 28 112-10 0 -10 0 0 0 Qualify for Postseason as #5 seed L 3-2 1st Round
L 3-2
1993 NBA 1992/93 27 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
0 85% 144th 0 40 42 42 0 0 0 0.488 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 10th of 14 teams in the Eastern Conference DNQ DNQ
1994 NBA 1993/94 27 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
-210 85% 244th 0 20 62 62 0 0 0 0.244 -168 -42 -2100 0 0 0 0 0 Tied for Last Place in Division and Conference DNQ DNQ
1995 NBA 1994/95 27 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
-144 85% 232nd 0 28 54 54 0 0 0 0.341 -102 -42 -1440 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division DNQ DNQ
1996 NBA 1995/96 29 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
67 85% 102nd 0 46 36 36 0 0 0 0.561 62 30 92-25 0 -25 0 0 0 Qualify for Postseason as #7 seed L 3-0 1st Round
L 3-0
1997 NBA 1996/97 29 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
161 85% 63rd 0 54 28 28 0 0 0 0.659 143 30 173-12 0 -12 0 0 0 Qualify for Postseason as #5 seed L 3-2 1st Round
L 3-2
1998 NBA 1997/98 29 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
-26 85% 165th 0 37 45 45 0 0 0 0.451 -26 0 -260 0 0 0 0 0 11th of 15 teams in the Eastern Conference DNQ DNQ
1999 NBA 1998/99 29 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
68 85% 99th 0 29 21 21 0 0 0 0.580 52 24 76-8 0 -8 0 0 0 Qualify for Postseason as #5 seed L 3-2 1st Round
L 3-2
2000 NBA 1999/00 29 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
26 85% 125th 0 42 40 40 0 0 0 0.512 21 30 51-25 0 -25 0 0 0 Qualify for Postseason as #7 seed L 3-0 1st Round
L 3-0
2001 NBA 2000/01 29 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
-84 85% 198th 0 32 50 50 0 0 0 0.390 -84 0 -840 0 0 0 0 0 10th of 15 teams in the Eastern Conference DNQ DNQ
2002 NBA 2001/02 29 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
298 85% 43rd 0 50 32 32 0 0 0 0.610 115 130 24553 0 53 0 0 0 Win Division Title. #2 seed in the Eastern Conf. W 3-2 L 4-1 2nd Round
L 4-1
2003 NBA 2002/03 29 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
561 85% 27th 0 50 32 32 0 0 0 0.610 115 213 328233 0 233 0 0 0 Win Division Title and Conference. #1 seed W 4-3 W 4-2 L 4-0 Conference Finals
L 4-0
2004 NBA 2003/04 29 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
1675 85% 6th 0 54 28 28 0 0 0 0.659 161 30 1911450 33 1483 0 0 0 Qualify for Postseason- #3 seed in the East W 4-1 W 4-3 W 4-2 W 4-1 NBA Finals
W 4-1
2005 NBA 2004/05 30 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
972 85% 11th 0 54 28 28 0 0 0 0.659 165 110 275663 33 696 0 0 0 Win Division Title. #2 seed in the Eastern Conf. W 4-1 W 4-2 W 4-3 (B2B) L 4-3 NBA Finals
L 4-3
2006 NBA 2005/06 30 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
800 85% 20th 0 64 18 18 0 0 0 0.780 285 250 535264 0 264 0 0 0 Season's Champions- Win Division, Conference, & Best record in NBA W 4-1 W 4-3 L 4-2 Conference Finals
L 4-2
2007 NBA 2006/07 30 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
658 85% 23rd 0 53 29 29 0 0 0 0.646 153 218 371286 0 286 0 0 0 Win Division Title and Conference. #1 seed W 4-0 W 4-2 L 4-2 Conference Finals
L 4-2
2008 NBA 2007/08 30 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
615 85% 24th 0 59 23 23 0 0 0 0.720 226 110 336278 0 278 0 0 0 Win Division Title. #2 seed in the Eastern Conf. W 4-2 W 4-1 L 4-2 Conference Finals
L 4-2
2009 NBA 2008/09 30 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
-5 85% 147th 0 39 43 43 0 0 0 0.476 -9 32 22-28 0 -28 0 0 0 Qualify for Postseason as #8 seed L 4-0 1st Round
L 4-0
2010 NBA 2009/10 30 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
-171 85% 237th 0 27 55 55 0 0 0 0.329 -138 -33 -1710 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division DNQ DNQ
2011 NBA 2010/11 30 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
-107 85% 211th 0 30 52 52 0 0 0 0.366 -107 0 -1070 0 0 0 0 0 11th of 15 teams in Eastern Conference DNQ DNQ
2012 NBA 2011/12 30 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
-75 85% 195th 0 25 41 41 0 0 0 0.379 -75 0 -750 0 0 0 0 0 (*Lockout shortened season) 10th of 15 teams in Eastern Conference DNQ DNQ
2013 NBA 2012/13 30 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
-117 85% 218th 0 29 53 53 0 0 0 0.354 -117 0 -1170 0 0 0 0 0 T-11th of 15 teams in Eastern Conference DNQ DNQ
2014 NBA 2013/14 30 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
-117 85% 219th 0 29 53 53 0 0 0 0.354 -117 0 -1170 0 0 0 0 0 11th of 15 teams in Eastern Conference DNQ DNQ
2015 NBA 2014/15 30 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
-119 85% 221st 0 32 50 50 0 0 0 0.390 -86 -33 -1190 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Central Division. 12th of 15 teams in the Eastern Conf. DNQ DNQ
2016 NBA 2015/16 30 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
48 85% 113th 0 44 38 38 0 0 0 0.537 44 32 76-28 0 -28 0 0 0 Qualify for Postseason- #8 seed in the East L 4-0 (Cavs) 1st Round
L 4-0 (Cavs)
2017 NBA 2016/17 30 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
-63 85% 190th 0 37 45 45 0 0 0 0.451 -30 -33 -630 0 0 0 0 0 (*Final Season at the Palace) Last Place in Division. 10th of 15 teams in Conf. *Had played in Oakland County from 1978-2017. (39 seasons) 1st Round
*Had played in Oakland County from 1978-2017. (39 seasons)
2018 NBA 2017/18 30 teams Detroit Pistons Auburn Hills, Michigan
-10 100% 152nd 0 39 43 43 0 0 0 0.476 -10 0 -100 0 0 0 0 0 (*Return to downtown Detroit) Inaugural Season- 9th of 15 teams in Eastern Conf. DNQ DNQ
1946 A.L. 1946 8 teams (16 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
123 100% 74th 0 92 62 62 0 0 0 0.597 93 30 1230 0 0 0 0 0 2nd of 8 teams in American League- (12 GB of BOS). *Return of 'real baseball' after 4 compromised seasons; players off at WW2.
DNQ Additional Info.
*Return of 'real baseball' after 4 compromised seasons; players off at WW2.
1947 A.L. 1947 8 teams (16 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
81 100% 90th 0 85 69 69 0 0 0 0.552 51 30 810 0 0 0 0 0 2nd of 8 teams in American League- (12 GB of NYY).
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1948 A.L. 1948 8 teams (16 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
8 100% 137th 0 78 76 76 0 0 0 0.506 8 0 80 0 0 0 0 0 5th of 8 teams in the American League- (18.5 GB)
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1949 A.L. 1949 8 teams (16 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
68 100% 100th 0 87 67 67 0 0 0 0.565 63 5 680 0 0 0 0 0 4th of 8 teams in the American League- (10 GB)
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1950 A.L. 1950 8 teams (16 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
235 100% 46th 0 95 59 59 0 0 0 0.617 112 122 2350 0 0 0 0 0 Contender in 4-team A.L. Pennant race until end of season. Finish 2nd Place- (3 GB of NYY). *Had 2nd best record in MLB.
DNQ Additional Info.
*Had 2nd best record in MLB.
1951 A.L. 1951 8 teams (16 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-15 100% 158th 0 73 81 81 0 0 0 0.474 -15 0 -150 0 0 0 0 0 5th of 8 teams in the American League
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1952 A.L. 1952 8 teams (16 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-179 100% 239th 0 50 104 104 0 0 0 0.325 -135 -43 -1790 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in the American League
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1953 A.L. 1953 8 teams (16 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-88 100% 202nd 0 60 94 94 0 0 0 0.390 -88 0 -880 0 0 0 0 0 6th of 8 teams in the American League
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1954 A.L. 1954 8 teams (16 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-44 100% 182nd 0 68 86 86 0 0 0 0.442 -44 0 -440 0 0 0 0 0 5th of 8 teams in the American League
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1955 A.L. 1955 8 teams (16 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
16 100% 132nd 0 79 75 75 0 0 0 0.513 16 0 160 0 0 0 0 0 5th of 8 teams in the American League
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1956 A.L. 1956 8 teams (16 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
35 100% 123rd 0 82 72 72 0 0 0 0.532 35 0 350 0 0 0 0 0 5th of 8 teams in the American League
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1957 A.L. 1957 8 teams (16 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
9 100% 136th 0 78 76 76 0 0 0 0.506 9 0 90 0 0 0 0 0 4th of 8 teams in the American League
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1958 A.L. 1958 8 teams (16 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
3 100% 141st 0 77 77 77 0 0 0 0.500 3 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 5th of 8 teams in the American League
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1959 A.L. 1959 8 teams (16 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
0 100% 142nd 0 76 78 78 0 0 0 0.494 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 4th of 8 teams in the American League
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1960 A.L. 1960 8 teams (16 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-29 100% 170th 0 71 83 83 0 0 0 0.461 -29 0 -290 0 0 0 0 0 6th of 8 teams in the American League
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1961 A.L. 1961 10 teams (18 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
225 100% 47th 0 101 61 61 0 0 0 0.623 175 50 2250 0 0 0 0 0 Contend for A.L. Championship deep into the season. Finish 8 GB. (2nd Place in A.L.)
*Snubbed- NYY historically good. DET was the 2nd best team in MLB. AL Champ. Series
*Snubbed- NYY historically good. DET was the 2nd best team in MLB.
1962 A.L. 1962 10 teams (20 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
51 100% 110th 0 85 76 76 0 0 0 0.528 46 5 510 0 0 0 0 0 4th of 10 teams in the American League- (10.5 GB)
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1963 A.L. 1963 10 teams (20 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-8 100% 149th 0 79 83 83 0 0 0 0.488 -8 0 -80 0 0 0 0 0 T-5th of 10 teams in the American League
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1964 A.L. 1964 10 teams (20 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
41 100% 117th 0 85 77 77 0 0 0 0.525 41 0 410 0 0 0 0 0 4th of 10 teams in the American League- (14 GB)
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1965 A.L. 1965 10 teams (20 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
77 100% 93rd 0 89 73 73 0 0 0 0.549 77 0 770 0 0 0 0 0 4th of 10 teams in the American League- (13 GB)
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1966 A.L. 1966 10 teams (20 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
74 100% 94th 0 88 74 74 0 0 0 0.543 68 6 740 0 0 0 0 0 3rd of 10 teams in the American League- (10 GB)
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1967 A.L. 1967 10 teams (20 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
327 100% 37th 0 91 71 71 0 0 0 0.562 97 230 3270 0 0 0 0 0 Contender in 4-team Pennant Race until final day of season. Finish 1 GB. (T-2nd Place in A.L.) *Snubbed- forced to play 4 games in final 2 days of season.
DNQ Additional Info.
*Snubbed- forced to play 4 games in final 2 days of season.
1968 A.L. 1968 10 teams (20 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
1372 100% 9th 0 103 59 59 0 0 0 0.636 209 615 824548 0 548 0 0 0 Season's Champions- WIN American League Pennant & Best record in MLB.
W 4-3 (StL) World Series
W 4-3 (StL)
1969 A.L. 1969 12 teams (24 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
109 100% 81st 0 90 72 72 0 0 0 0.566 109 0 1090 0 0 0 0 0 Snubbed: meaningless September despite 90-72 record *Divisional-Era begins; along with 4-team Expansion
DNQ Additional Info.
*Divisional-Era begins; along with 4-team Expansion
1970 A.L. 1970 12 teams (24 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-9 100% 151st 0 79 83 83 0 0 0 0.488 -9 0 -90 0 0 0 0 0 4th of 6 teams in AL East
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1971 A.L. 1971 12 teams (24 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
102 100% 84th 0 91 71 71 0 0 0 0.562 102 0 1020 0 0 0 0 0 Snubbed: meaningless September despite 91-71 record
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1972 A.L. 1972 12 teams (24 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
169 100% 60th 0 86 70 70 0 0 0 0.551 85 94 179-10 0 -10 0 0 0 Win AL East Pennant controversially by 0.5 game. (*Early season strike causes teams to lose 6-9 games. Games were not made up. Tigers play 1 more game than Boston)
L 3-2 AL Champ. Series
L 3-2
1973 A.L. 1973 12 teams (24 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
43 100% 116th 0 85 77 77 0 0 0 0.525 43 0 430 0 0 0 0 0 3rd of 6 teams in AL East
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1974 A.L. 1974 12 teams (24 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-117 100% 220th 0 72 90 90 0 0 0 0.444 -79 -38 -1170 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division
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1975 A.L. 1975 12 teams (24 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-322 100% 255th 0 57 102 102 0 0 0 0.358 -216 -106 -3220 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division, American League, and MLB
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1976 A.L. 1976 12 teams (24 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-54 100% 185th 0 74 87 87 0 0 0 0.460 -54 0 -540 0 0 0 0 0 5th of 6 teams in AL East
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1977 A.L. 1977 14 teams (26 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-62 100% 189th 0 77 88 88 0 0 0 0.457 -62 0 -620 0 0 0 0 0 4th of 7 teams in AL East
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1978 A.L. 1978 14 teams (26 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
56 100% 107th 0 86 76 76 0 0 0 0.531 56 0 560 0 0 0 0 0 5th of 7 teams in AL East
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1979 A.L. 1979 14 teams (26 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
51 100% 111th 0 85 76 76 0 0 0 0.528 51 0 510 0 0 0 0 0 5th of 7 teams in AL East
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1980 A.L. 1980 14 teams (26 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
36 100% 121st 0 84 78 78 0 0 0 0.519 36 0 360 0 0 0 0 0 T-4th of 7 teams in AL East
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1981 A.L. 1981 14 teams (26 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
53 100% 109th 0 60 49 49 0 0 0 0.550 53 0 530 0 0 0 0 0 *(Strike causes 2 mini-seasons). (1st half)- 4th place. (2nd half)- T-2nd Place
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1982 A.L. 1982 14 teams (26 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
24 100% 126th 0 83 79 79 0 0 0 0.512 24 0 240 0 0 0 0 0 4th of 7 teams in AL East
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1983 A.L. 1983 14 teams (26 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
142 100% 69th 0 92 70 70 0 0 0 0.568 118 24 1420 0 0 0 0 0 Involved in Pennant chase deep into season. (Finish 6 GB)
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1984 A.L. 1984 14 teams (26 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
1844 100% 5th 0 104 58 58 0 0 0 0.642 243 225 4681376 0 1376 0 0 0 Season's Champions- WIN AL East Pennant. Best Record in American League and MLB
W 3-0 W 4-1 World Series
W 4-1
1985 A.L. 1985 14 teams (26 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
41 100% 118th 0 84 77 77 0 0 0 0.522 41 0 410 0 0 0 0 0 3rd of 7 teams in AL East
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1986 A.L. 1986 14 teams (26 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
74 100% 95th 0 87 75 75 0 0 0 0.537 66 8 740 0 0 0 0 0 Involved in Pennant chase deep into season. (Finish 8.5 GB)
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1987 A.L. 1987 14 teams (26 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
383 100% 32nd 0 98 64 64 0 0 0 0.605 181 225 406-23 0 -23 0 0 0 Season's Champions- WIN AL East Pennant. Best Record in American League and MLB
L 4-1 AL Champ. Series
L 4-1
1988 A.L. 1988 14 teams (26 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
121 100% 77th 0 88 74 74 0 0 0 0.543 76 45 1210 0 0 0 0 0 2nd of 7 teams in AL East
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1989 A.L. 1989 14 teams (26 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-337 100% 257th 0 59 103 103 0 0 0 0.364 -218 -118 -3370 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division, American League, and MLB
DNQ DNQ
1990 A.L. 1990 14 teams (26 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-10 100% 155th 0 79 83 83 0 0 0 0.488 -10 0 -100 0 0 0 0 0 3rd of 7 teams in AL East
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1991 A.L. 1991 14 teams (26 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
54 100% 108th 0 84 78 78 0 0 0 0.519 36 18 540 0 0 0 0 0 Involved in Pennant chase deep into season. (Finish 7 GB)
DNQ DNQ
1992 A.L. 1992 14 teams (26 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-52 100% 184th 0 75 87 87 0 0 0 0.463 -52 0 -520 0 0 0 0 0 6th of 7 teams in AL East
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1993 A.L. 1993 14 teams (28 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
49 100% 112th 0 85 77 77 0 0 0 0.525 49 0 490 0 0 0 0 0 T-3rd of 7 teams in AL East
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1994 A.L. 1994 14 teams (28 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-44 100% 181st 0 53 62 62 0 0 0 0.461 -40 -3 -440 0 0 0 0 0 *(Cancelled Season). Last Place in Division when season is cancelled
Not Played
Division Series
Not Played
1995 A.L. 1995 14 teams (28 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-135 100% 228th 0 60 84 84 0 0 0 0.417 -135 0 -1350 0 0 0 0 0 12th of 14 teams in American League
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1996 A.L. 1996 14 teams (28 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-416 100% 260th 0 53 109 109 0 0 0 0.327 -294 -122 -4160 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division, American League, and MLB
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1997 A.L. 1997 14 teams (28 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-10 100% 153rd 0 79 83 83 0 0 0 0.488 -10 0 -100 0 0 0 0 0 7th of 14 teams in American League
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1998 A.L. 1998 14 teams (30 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-226 100% 246th 0 65 97 97 0 0 0 0.401 -190 -36 -2260 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division
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1999 A.L. 1999 14 teams (30 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-133 100% 227th 0 69 92 92 0 0 0 0.429 -133 0 -1330 0 0 0 0 0 11th of 14 teams in American League
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2000 A.L. 2000 14 teams (30 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-12 100% 157th 0 79 83 83 0 0 0 0.488 -12 0 -120 0 0 0 0 0 9th of 14 teams in American league
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2001 A.L. 2001 14 teams (30 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-178 100% 238th 0 66 96 96 0 0 0 0.407 -178 0 -1780 0 0 0 0 0 11th of 14 teams in American league
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2002 A.L. 2002 14 teams (30 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-396 100% 259th 0 55 106 106 0 0 0 0.342 -311 -85 -3960 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division. Tied for worst record in AL and MLB
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2003 A.L. 2003 14 teams (30 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-591 100% 262nd 0 43 119 119 0 0 0 0.265 -468 -123 -5910 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division, American League, and MLB
DNQ DNQ
2004 A.L. 2004 14 teams (30 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-102 100% 207th 0 72 90 90 0 0 0 0.444 -102 0 -1020 0 0 0 0 0 10th of 14 teams in American league
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2005 A.L. 2005 14 teams (30 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-114 100% 215th 0 71 91 91 0 0 0 0.438 -114 0 -1140 0 0 0 0 0 11th of 14 teams in American league
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2006 A.L. 2006 14 teams (30 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
886 100% 13th 0 95 67 67 0 0 0 0.586 193 62 255631 0 631 0 0 0 Qualify for Playoffs as wild card. #4 seed in AL
W 3-1 W 4-0 L 4-1 World Series
L 4-1
2007 A.L. 2007 14 teams (30 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
99 100% 86th 0 88 74 74 0 0 0 0.543 99 0 990 0 0 0 0 0 Tied for 5th of 14 teams in American league
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2008 A.L. 2008 14 teams (30 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-111 100% 213th 0 74 88 88 0 0 0 0.457 -75 -36 -1110 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division
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2009 A.L. 2009 14 teams (30 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
109 100% 80th 0 86 76 76 0 0 0 0.528 70 47 1170 0 0 -8 0 -8 TIE for the Division Title. *Game 163 needed for Division Champion. *Lose Playoff Game for Division Title Additional Info.
*Lose Playoff Game for Division Title
2010 A.L. 2010 14 teams (30 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
5 100% 139th 0 81 81 81 0 0 0 0.500 5 0 50 0 0 0 0 0 Tied for 8th of 14 teams in the American League
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2011 A.L. 2011 14 teams (30 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
495 100% 29th 0 95 67 67 0 0 0 0.586 193 130 323172 0 172 0 0 0 Win Division Title. #3 seed in AL
W 3-2 L 4-2 AL Champ. Series
L 4-2
2012 A.L. 2012 14 teams (30 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
839 100% 17th 0 88 74 74 0 0 0 0.543 99 130 229610 0 610 0 0 0 Win Division Title. #3 seed in AL DNQ W 3-2 W 4-0 L 4-0 World Series
L 4-0
2013 A.L. 2013 15 teams (30 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
473 100% 30th 0 93 69 69 0 0 0 0.574 166 132 298175 0 175 0 0 0 Win Division Title. #3 seed in AL DNQ W 3-2 L 4-2 AL Champ. Series
L 4-2
2014 A.L. 2014 15 teams (30 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
220 100% 48th 0 90 72 72 0 0 0 0.556 127 132 259-38 0 -38 0 0 0 Win Division Title. #3 seed in AL DNQ L 3-0 Division Series
L 3-0
2015 A.L. 2015 15 teams (30 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-106 100% 210th 0 74 87 87 0 0 0 0.460 -70 -36 -1060 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division DNQ DNQ
2016 A.L. 2016 15 teams (30 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
72 100% 97th 0 86 75 75 0 0 0 0.534 72 0 720 0 0 0 0 0 6th of 15 teams in the American League DNQ DNQ
2017 A.L. 2017 15 teams (30 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-280 100% 251st 0 64 98 98 0 0 0 0.395 -185 -95 -2800 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division and American League. Tied for worst record in MLB- (SF) DNQ DNQ
2018 A.L. 2018 15 teams (30 MLB) Detroit Tigers Detroit, Michigan
-185 100% 240th 0 64 98 98 0 0 0 0.395 -185 0 -1850 0 0 0 0 0 11th of 15 teams in the American League DNQ DNQ
1947 NHL 1946/47 6 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
-15 100% 159th 0 22 27 27 0 11 55 0.458 -18 10 -7-8 0 -8 0 0 0 4th of 6 teams in NHL. (*1st uncompromised season (WW2) since 1941/42.) (schedule expands; 50 to 60 games)
(Semi's) L 4-1 Conference Finals
(Semi's) L 4-1
1948 NHL 1947/48 6 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
218 100% 49th 0 30 18 18 0 12 72 0.600 63 25 88130 0 130 0 0 0 2nd of 6 teams in the NHL - (5 points back of Toronto)
W 4-2 L 4-0 Stanley Cup Finals
L 4-0
1949 NHL 1948/49 6 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
301 100% 42nd 0 34 19 19 0 7 75 0.625 77 100 177124 0 124 0 0 0 Season's Champions- 1st Place in NHL- (9 points ahead of Boston)
W 4-3 L 4-0 Stanley Cup Finals
L 4-0
1950 NHL 1949/50 6 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
763 100% 21st 0 37 19 19 0 14 88 0.629 84 100 184579 0 579 0 0 0 Season's Champions- 1st Place in NHL. (*schedule expands; 60 to 70 games) (*NHL begins using iconic white ice)
W 4-3 W 4-3 Stanley Cup Finals
W 4-3
1951 NHL 1950/51 6 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
201 100% 52nd 0 44 13 13 0 13 101 0.721 141 100 241-40 0 -40 0 0 0 Season's Champions- 1st Place in NHL- (6 points ahead of Toronto)
(Semi's) L 4-2 Conference Finals
(Semi's) L 4-2
1952 NHL 1951/52 6 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
858 100% 15th 0 44 14 14 0 12 100 0.714 137 100 237621 0 621 0 0 0 Season's Champions- 1st Place in NHL- (22 points ahead of Montreal)
W 4-0 W 4-0 Stanley Cup Finals
W 4-0
1953 NHL 1952/53 6 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
153 100% 66th 0 36 16 16 0 18 90 0.643 93 100 193-40 0 -40 0 0 0 Season's Champions- 1st Place in NHL- (15 points ahead of Montreal)
(Semi's) L 4-2 Conference Finals
(Semi's) L 4-2
1954 NHL 1953/54 6 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
815 100% 19th 0 37 19 19 0 14 88 0.629 84 100 184591 40 631 0 0 0 Season's Champions- 1st Place in NHL- (7 points ahead of Montreal)
W 4-1 W 4-3 Stanley Cup Finals
W 4-3
1955 NHL 1954/55 6 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
852 100% 16th 0 42 17 17 0 11 95 0.679 115 100 215597 40 637 0 0 0 Season's Champions- 1st Place in NHL- (2 points ahead of Montreal)
W 4-0 W 4-3 (B2B) Stanley Cup Finals
W 4-3 (B2B)
1956 NHL 1955/56 6 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
202 100% 51st 0 30 24 24 0 16 76 0.543 30 25 55146 0 146 0 0 0 2nd of 6 teams in the NHL
W 4-1 L 4-1 Stanley Cup Finals
L 4-1
1957 NHL 1956/57 6 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
134 100% 72nd 0 38 20 20 0 12 88 0.629 84 100 184-50 0 -50 0 0 0 Season's Champions- 1st Place in NHL- (6 points ahead of Montreal)
(Semi's) L 4-1 Conference Finals
(Semi's) L 4-1
1958 NHL 1957/58 6 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
4 100% 140th 0 29 29 29 0 12 70 0.500 4 15 19-15 0 -15 0 0 0 3rd of 6 teams in the NHL
(Semi's) L 4-0 Conference Finals
(Semi's) L 4-0
1959 NHL 1958/59 6 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
-94 100% 205th 0 25 37 37 0 8 58 0.414 -44 -50 -940 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in the NHL- (6 points worse than NYR)
DNQ DNQ
1960 NHL 1959/60 6 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
-1 100% 145th 0 26 29 29 0 15 67 0.479 -7 10 3-5 0 -5 0 0 0 4th of 6 teams in the NHL
(Semi's) L 4-2 Conference Finals
(Semi's) L 4-2
1961 NHL 1960/61 6 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
154 100% 65th 0 25 29 29 0 16 66 0.471 -12 10 -1156 0 156 0 0 0 4th of 6 teams in the NHL
W 4-1 L 4-2 Stanley Cup Finals
L 4-2
1962 NHL 1961/62 6 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
-36 100% 176th 0 23 33 33 0 14 60 0.429 -36 0 -360 0 0 0 0 0 5th of 6 teams in the NHL. (4 points back of final playoff spot)
DNQ DNQ
1963 NHL 1962/63 6 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
186 100% 54th 0 32 25 25 0 13 77 0.550 35 10 45140 0 140 0 0 0 4th of 6 teams in the NHL - (*but only 5 points back of 1st Place)
W 4-2 L 4-1 Stanley Cup Finals
L 4-1
1964 NHL 1963/64 6 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
173 100% 58th 0 30 29 29 0 11 71 0.507 8 10 18154 0 154 0 0 0 4th of 6 teams in the NHL
W 4-3 L 4-3 Stanley Cup Finals
L 4-3
1965 NHL 1964/65 6 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
149 100% 68th 0 40 23 23 0 7 87 0.621 79 100 179-30 0 -30 0 0 0 Season's Champions- 1st Place in NHL- (4 points ahead of Montreal)
(Semi's) L 4-3 Conference Finals
(Semi's) L 4-3
1966 NHL 1965/66 6 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
182 100% 55th 0 31 27 27 0 12 74 0.529 22 10 32150 0 150 0 0 0 4th of 6 teams in the NHL
W 4-2 L 4-2 Stanley Cup Finals
L 4-2
1967 NHL 1966/67 6 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
-44 100% 180th 0 27 39 39 0 4 58 0.414 -44 0 -440 0 0 0 0 0 5th of 6 teams in the NHL
DNQ DNQ
1968 NHL 1967/68 12 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
-57 100% 186th 0 27 35 35 0 12 66 0.446 -33 -24 -570 0 0 0 0 0 (*NHL doubles in size; 6-team Expansion Division.) Last Place in Original 6/East Division
DNQ DNQ
1969 NHL 1968/69 12 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
15 100% 133rd 0 33 31 31 0 12 78 0.513 15 0 150 0 0 0 0 0 Snubbed: miss playoffs despite having way more points than 3 of the Western qualifiers
DNQ DNQ
1970 NHL 1969/70 12 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
110 100% 79th 0 40 21 21 0 15 95 0.625 110 20 130-20 0 -20 0 0 0 3rd of 6 teams in Original 6/East Division. (Qualify for Playoffs)
L 4-0 2nd Round
L 4-0
1971 NHL 1970/71 14 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
-116 100% 216th 0 22 45 45 0 11 55 0.353 -83 -33 -1160 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in East Division
DNQ DNQ
1972 NHL 1971/72 14 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
-5 100% 146th 0 33 35 35 0 10 76 0.487 -5 0 -50 0 0 0 0 0 5th of 7 teams in the East Division
DNQ DNQ
1973 NHL 1972/73 16 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
39 100% 119th 0 37 29 29 0 12 86 0.551 39 0 390 0 0 0 0 0 SNUBBED: miss playoffs despite having more points than 3 Western qualifiers. (5th of 8 in East)
DNQ DNQ
1974 NHL 1973/74 16 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
-38 100% 177th 0 29 39 39 0 10 68 0.436 -38 0 -380 0 0 0 0 0 6th of 8 teams in the East Division
DNQ DNQ
1975 NHL 1974/75 18 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
-90 100% 203rd 0 23 45 45 0 12 58 0.363 -90 0 -900 0 0 0 0 0 4th of 5 teams in the Norris Division DNQ DNQ
1976 NHL 1975/76 18 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
-74 100% 194th 0 26 44 44 0 10 62 0.388 -74 0 -740 0 0 0 0 0 4th of 5 teams in the Norris Division DNQ DNQ
1977 NHL 1976/77 18 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
-256 100% 248th 0 16 55 55 0 9 41 0.256 -165 -91 -2560 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division, Conference, and NHL DNQ DNQ
1978 NHL 1977/78 18 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
43 100% 115th 0 32 34 34 0 14 78 0.488 -4 22 1726 0 26 0 0 0 2nd of 5 teams in Norris Division. #9 seed in NHL Playoffs W 2-0 L 4-1 2nd Round
L 4-1
1979 NHL 1978/79 17 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
-129 100% 226th 0 23 41 41 0 16 62 0.388 -71 -58 -1290 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division and Conference DNQ DNQ
1980 NHL 1979/80 21 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
-124 100% 224th 0 26 43 43 0 11 63 0.394 -102 -22 -1240 0 0 0 0 0 (*WHA-NHL Merger) Last Place in Division DNQ DNQ
1981 NHL 1980/81 21 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
-205 100% 243rd 0 19 43 43 0 18 56 0.350 -147 -57 -2050 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division and Conference DNQ DNQ
1982 NHL 1981/82 21 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
-194 100% 242nd 0 21 47 47 0 12 54 0.338 -159 -35 -1940 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division DNQ DNQ
1983 NHL 1982/83 21 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
-192 100% 241st 0 21 44 44 0 15 57 0.356 -141 -51 -1920 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division and Conference DNQ DNQ
1984 NHL 1983/84 21 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
-61 100% 188th 0 31 42 42 0 7 69 0.431 -65 18 -47-14 0 -14 0 0 0 3rd of 5 teams in Division. (#3 Divisional seed) L 3-1 1st Round
L 3-1
1985 NHL 1984/85 21 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
-86 100% 200th 0 27 41 41 0 12 66 0.413 -84 18 -66-20 0 -20 0 0 0 3rd of 5 teams in Division. (#3 Divisional seed) L 3-0 1st Round
L 3-0
1986 NHL 1985/86 21 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
-344 100% 258th 0 17 57 57 0 6 40 0.250 -250 -94 -3440 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division, Conference, and NHL DNQ DNQ
1987 NHL 1986/87 21 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
206 100% 50th 0 34 36 36 0 10 78 0.488 -6 18 11194 0 194 0 0 0 2nd of 5 teams in Division. (#2 Divisional seed) W 4-0 W 4-3 L 4-1 Conference Finals
L 4-1
1988 NHL 1987/88 21 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
381 100% 33rd 0 41 28 28 0 11 93 0.581 92 90 182198 0 198 0 0 0 Win Division Title. #1 Divisional seed W 4-2 W 4-1 L 4-1 Conference Finals
L 4-1
1989 NHL 1988/89 21 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
70 100% 98th 0 34 34 34 0 12 80 0.500 7 90 97-26 0 -26 0 0 0 Win Division Title*- (despite .500 record). #1 Divisional seed. L 4-2 1st Round
L 4-2
1990 NHL 1989/90 21 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
-85 100% 199th 0 28 38 38 0 14 70 0.438 -57 -28 -850 0 0 0 0 0 Last Place in Division DNQ DNQ
1991 NHL 1990/91 21 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
-10 100% 154th 0 34 38 38 0 8 76 0.475 -20 18 -2-8 0 -8 0 0 0 3rd of 5 teams in Division. (#3 Divisional seed) L 4-3 1st Round
L 4-3
1992 NHL 1991/92 22 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
330 100% 36th 0 43 25 25 0 12 98 0.613 141 165 30623 0 23 0 0 0 Win Division Title and Conference. #1 Divisional seed W 4-3 L 4-0 2nd Round
L 4-0
1993 NHL 1992/93 24 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
165 100% 61st 0 47 28 28 0 9 103 0.613 150 25 175-10 0 -10 0 0 0 2nd of 5 teams in Division. (#2 Divisional seed) L 4-3 1st Round
L 4-3
1994 NHL 1993/94 26 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
312 100% 41st 0 46 30 30 0 8 100 0.595 135 195 330-17 0 -17 0 0 0 Win Division Title and Conference. #1 seed in the new Western Conference L 4-3 1st Round
L 4-3
1995 NHL 1994/95 26 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
941 100% 12th 0 33 11 11 0 4 70 0.729 189 135 324617 0 617 0 0 0 Season's Champions- Win Division, Conference, & President's Trophy (*Lockout shortened) W 4-1 W 4-0 W 4-1 L 4-0 Stanley Cup Finals
L 4-0
1996 NHL 1995/96 26 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
860 100% 14th 0 62 13 13 0 7 131 0.799 409 225 634225 0 225 0 0 0 Season's Champions- Win Division, Conference, & President's Trophy W 4-2 W 4-3 L 4-2 Conference Finals
L 4-2
1997 NHL 1996/97 26 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
1600 100% 8th 0 38 26 26 0 18 94 0.573 105 27 1321378 90 1468 0 0 0 Qualify for Postseason- #3 seed- Western Conf. W 4-2 W 4-0 W 4-2 W 4-0 Stanley Cup Finals
W 4-0
1998 NHL 1997/98 26 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
1654 100% 7th 0 44 23 23 0 15 103 0.628 181 27 2081356 90 1446 0 0 0 Qualify for Postseason- #3 seed- Western Conf. W 4-2 W 4-2 W 4-2 (B2B) W 4-0 (B2B) Stanley Cup Finals
W 4-0 (B2B)
1999 NHL 1998/99 27 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
270 100% 44th 0 43 32 32 0 7 93 0.567 100 88 18881 0 81 0 0 0 Win Division Title. #3 seed W 4-0 L 4-2 2nd Round
L 4-2
2000 NHL 1999/00 28 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
337 100% 35th 4 48 22 24 2 10 108 0.638 236 26 26275 0 75 0 0 0 Qualify for Postseason- #4 seed- Western Conf. W 4-0 L 4-1 2nd Round
L 4-1
2001 NHL 2000/01 30 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
318 100% 39th 10 49 20 24 4 9 111 0.628 231 110 341-22 0 -22 0 0 0 Win Division Title. #2 seed L 4-2 1st Round
L 4-2
2002 NHL 2001/02 30 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
2022 100% 2nd 10 51 17 21 4 10 116 0.659 283 250 5331489 0 1489 0 0 0 Season's Champions- Win Division, Conference, and President's Trophy W 4-2 W 4-1 W 4-3 W 4-1 Stanley Cup Finals
W 4-1
2003 NHL 2002/03 30 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
312 100% 40th 7 48 20 24 4 10 110 0.634 241 110 351-39 0 -39 0 0 0 Win Division Title. #2 seed L 4-0 1st Round
L 4-0
2004 NHL 2003/04 30 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
561 100% 26th 7 48 21 23 2 11 109 0.632 238 250 48873 0 73 0 0 0 Season's Champions- Win Division, Conference, & President's Trophy W 4-2 L 4-2 2nd Round
L 4-2
2006 NHL 2005/06 30 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
600 100% 25th 7 58 16 24 8 0 124 0.711 372 250 622-22 0 -22 0 0 0 Season's Champions- Win Division, Conference, & President's Trophy. (*Return after Lockout; NHL cancelled 2004/05 season) L 4-2 1st Round
L 4-2
2007 NHL 2006/07 30 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
724 100% 22nd 5 50 19 32 13 0 113 0.642 255 201 456267 0 267 0 0 0 Win Division & Conference. *Lose tie-breaker (Sabres) for President's Trophy- (*despite better winning %) W 4-2 W 4-2 L 4-2 Conference Finals
L 4-2
2008 NHL 2007/08 30 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
2064 100% 1st 7 54 21 28 7 0 115 0.659 283 250 5331498 33 1531 0 0 0 Season's Champions- Win Division, Conference, & President's Trophy W 4-2 W 4-0 W 4-2 W 4-2 Stanley Cup Finals
W 4-2
2009 NHL 2008/09 30 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
1060 100% 10th 9 51 21 31 10 0 112 0.626 227 110 337689 33 722 0 0 0 Win Division Title. #2 seed W 4-0 W 4-3 W 4-1 (B2B) L 4-3 Stanley Cup Finals
L 4-3
2010 NHL 2009/10 30 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
180 100% 56th 11 44 24 38 14 0 102 0.549 92 32 12455 0 55 0 0 0 Qualify for Postseason- #5 seed- Western Conf. W 4-3 L 4-1 2nd Round
L 4-1
2011 NHL 2010/11 30 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
323 100% 38th 13 47 25 35 10 0 104 0.561 113 110 22399 0 99 0 0 0 Win Division Title. #3 seed W 4-0 L 4-3 2nd Round
L 4-3
2012 NHL 2011/12 30 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
119 100% 78th 12 48 28 34 6 0 102 0.561 113 32 145-26 0 -26 0 0 0 Qualify for Postseason- #5 seed- Western Conf. L 4-1 1st Round
L 4-1
2013 NHL 2012/13 30 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
132 100% 73rd 4 24 16 24 8 0 56 0.528 35 25 6072 0 72 0 0 0 (*Lockout shortened) Qualify for Postseason- #7 seed W 4-3 L 4-3 2nd Round
L 4-3
2014 NHL 2013/14 30 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
22 100% 128th 9 39 28 43 15 0 93 0.500 10 36 46-24 0 -24 0 0 0 (*Switch to Eastern Conf.) Qualify for Postseason- 2nd Wild Card in the East L 4-1 1st Round
L 4-1
2015 NHL 2014/15 30 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
101 100% 85th 11 43 25 39 14 0 100 0.537 72 36 108-7 0 -7 0 0 0 3rd of 7 teams in Atlantic Division. #3 Divisional seed L 4-3 1st Round
L 4-3
2016 NHL 2015/16 30 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
22 100% 127th 11 41 30 41 11 0 93 0.500 10 36 46-24 0 -24 0 0 0 T-3rd of 7 in Division. *WIN tie-breaker (Bruins) for #3 Divisional seed/ final playoff spot L 4-1 1st Round
L 4-1
2017 NHL 2016/17 30 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
-147 100% 233rd 16 33 36 49 13 0 79 0.390 -147 0 -1470 0 0 0 0 0 7th of 8 teams in Division- (1 pt > than Sabres). 14th of 16 in Eastern Conf. *25-year playoff streak ends. 1st Round
*25-year playoff streak ends.
2018 NHL 2017/18 31 teams Detroit Red Wings Detroit, Michigan
-157 100% 235th 8 30 39 52 13 0 73 0.386 -157 0 -1570 0 0 0 0 0 5th of 8 teams in Division. 13th of 16 teams in Eastern Conference. DNQ DNQ
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2008
Total Points Earned 2064
Regular Season Summary Season's Champions- Win Division, Conference, & President's Trophy
Post Season Summary Stanley Cup Finals
W 4-2
2002
Total Points Earned 2022
Regular Season Summary Season's Champions- Win Division, Conference, and President's Trophy
Post Season Summary Stanley Cup Finals
W 4-1
1989*
Total Points Earned 1904
Regular Season Summary Season's Champions- Win Division, Conference, and NBA. (*Moved to new arena in Auburn Hills).
Post Season Summary NBA Finals
W 4-0
1990
Total Points Earned 1886
Regular Season Summary Win Division Title and Conference. #1 seed
Post Season Summary NBA Finals
W 4-1 (B2B)
1984
Total Points Earned 1844
Regular Season Summary Season's Champions- WIN AL East Pennant. Best Record in American League and MLB
Post Season Summary World Series
W 4-1
2004
Total Points Earned 1675
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason- #3 seed in the East
Post Season Summary NBA Finals
W 4-1
1998
Total Points Earned 1654
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason- #3 seed- Western Conf.
Post Season Summary Stanley Cup Finals
W 4-0 (B2B)
1997
Total Points Earned 1600
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason- #3 seed- Western Conf.
Post Season Summary Stanley Cup Finals
W 4-0
1968
Total Points Earned 1372
Regular Season Summary Season's Champions- WIN American League Pennant & Best record in MLB.
Post Season Summary World Series
W 4-3 (StL)
2009
Total Points Earned 1060
Regular Season Summary Win Division Title. #2 seed
Post Season Summary Stanley Cup Finals
L 4-3
2005
Total Points Earned 972
Regular Season Summary Win Division Title. #2 seed in the Eastern Conf.
Post Season Summary NBA Finals
L 4-3
1995*
Total Points Earned 941
Regular Season Summary Season's Champions- Win Division, Conference, & President's Trophy (*Lockout shortened)
Post Season Summary Stanley Cup Finals
L 4-0
2006
Total Points Earned 886
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Playoffs as wild card. #4 seed in AL
Post Season Summary World Series
L 4-1
1996
Total Points Earned 860
Regular Season Summary Season's Champions- Win Division, Conference, & President's Trophy
Post Season Summary Conference Finals
L 4-2
1952
Total Points Earned 858
Regular Season Summary Season's Champions- 1st Place in NHL- (22 points ahead of Montreal)
Post Season Summary Stanley Cup Finals
W 4-0
1955
Total Points Earned 852
Regular Season Summary Season's Champions- 1st Place in NHL- (2 points ahead of Montreal)
Post Season Summary Stanley Cup Finals
W 4-3 (B2B)
2012
Total Points Earned 839
Regular Season Summary Win Division Title. #3 seed in AL
Post Season Summary World Series
L 4-0
1988
Total Points Earned 832
Regular Season Summary Win Division Title. #2 seed in the Eastern Conf.
Post Season Summary NBA Finals
L 4-3
1954
Total Points Earned 815
Regular Season Summary Season's Champions- 1st Place in NHL- (7 points ahead of Montreal)
Post Season Summary Stanley Cup Finals
W 4-3
2006
Total Points Earned 800
Regular Season Summary Season's Champions- Win Division, Conference, & Best record in NBA
Post Season Summary Conference Finals
L 4-2
1950*
Total Points Earned 763
Regular Season Summary Season's Champions- 1st Place in NHL. (*schedule expands; 60 to 70 games) (*NHL begins using iconic white ice)
Post Season Summary Stanley Cup Finals
W 4-3
2007
Total Points Earned 724
Regular Season Summary Win Division & Conference. *Lose tie-breaker (Sabres) for President's Trophy- (*despite better winning %)
Post Season Summary Conference Finals
L 4-2
2007
Total Points Earned 658
Regular Season Summary Win Division Title and Conference. #1 seed
Post Season Summary Conference Finals
L 4-2
2008
Total Points Earned 615
Regular Season Summary Win Division Title. #2 seed in the Eastern Conf.
Post Season Summary Conference Finals
L 4-2
2006*
Total Points Earned 600
Regular Season Summary Season's Champions- Win Division, Conference, & President's Trophy. (*Return after Lockout; NHL cancelled 2004/05 season)
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 4-2
2004
Total Points Earned 561
Regular Season Summary Season's Champions- Win Division, Conference, & President's Trophy
Post Season Summary 2nd Round
L 4-2
2003
Total Points Earned 561
Regular Season Summary Win Division Title and Conference. #1 seed
Post Season Summary Conference Finals
L 4-0
1991
Total Points Earned 528
Regular Season Summary Win Division Title. Earn a Bye. #2 seed in the NFC
Post Season Summary Playoff Bowl
L 41-10 (NFC CG)
2011
Total Points Earned 495
Regular Season Summary Win Division Title. #3 seed in AL
Post Season Summary AL Champ. Series
L 4-2
2013
Total Points Earned 473
Regular Season Summary Win Division Title. #3 seed in AL
Post Season Summary AL Champ. Series
L 4-2
1987
Total Points Earned 397
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason as #3 seed
Post Season Summary Conference Finals
L 4-3
1987
Total Points Earned 383
Regular Season Summary Season's Champions- WIN AL East Pennant. Best Record in American League and MLB
Post Season Summary AL Champ. Series
L 4-1
1988
Total Points Earned 381
Regular Season Summary Win Division Title. #1 Divisional seed
Post Season Summary Conference Finals
L 4-1
1991
Total Points Earned 346
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason as #3 seed
Post Season Summary Conference Finals
L 4-0
2000
Total Points Earned 337
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason- #4 seed- Western Conf.
Post Season Summary 2nd Round
L 4-1
1992
Total Points Earned 330
Regular Season Summary Win Division Title and Conference. #1 Divisional seed
Post Season Summary 2nd Round
L 4-0
1967
Total Points Earned 327
Regular Season Summary Contender in 4-team Pennant Race until final day of season. Finish 1 GB. (T-2nd Place in A.L.)
Post Season Summary Additional Info.
*Snubbed- forced to play 4 games in final 2 days of season.
2011
Total Points Earned 323
Regular Season Summary Win Division Title. #3 seed
Post Season Summary 2nd Round
L 4-3
2001
Total Points Earned 318
Regular Season Summary Win Division Title. #2 seed
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 4-2
1994
Total Points Earned 312
Regular Season Summary Win Division Title and Conference. #1 seed in the new Western Conference
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 4-3
2003
Total Points Earned 312
Regular Season Summary Win Division Title. #2 seed
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 4-0
1949
Total Points Earned 301
Regular Season Summary Season's Champions- 1st Place in NHL- (9 points ahead of Boston)
Post Season Summary Stanley Cup Finals
L 4-0
2002
Total Points Earned 298
Regular Season Summary Win Division Title. #2 seed in the Eastern Conf.
Post Season Summary 2nd Round
L 4-1
1999
Total Points Earned 270
Regular Season Summary Win Division Title. #3 seed
Post Season Summary 2nd Round
L 4-2
1962
Total Points Earned 250
Regular Season Summary Alive in Western Conf. Race entering Final Game of the season. (Finish 2nd; earn Playoff Bowl appearance.)
Post Season Summary Playoff Bowl
W 17-10
1950
Total Points Earned 235
Regular Season Summary Contender in 4-team A.L. Pennant race until end of season. Finish 2nd Place- (3 GB of NYY).
Post Season Summary Additional Info.
*Had 2nd best record in MLB.
1961
Total Points Earned 225
Regular Season Summary Contend for A.L. Championship deep into the season. Finish 8 GB. (2nd Place in A.L.)
Post Season Summary AL Champ. Series
*Snubbed- NYY historically good. DET was the 2nd best team in MLB.
2014
Total Points Earned 220
Regular Season Summary Win Division Title. #3 seed in AL
Post Season Summary Division Series
L 3-0
1948
Total Points Earned 218
Regular Season Summary 2nd of 6 teams in the NHL - (5 points back of Toronto)
Post Season Summary Stanley Cup Finals
L 4-0
1987
Total Points Earned 206
Regular Season Summary 2nd of 5 teams in Division. (#2 Divisional seed)
Post Season Summary Conference Finals
L 4-1
1956
Total Points Earned 202
Regular Season Summary 2nd of 6 teams in the NHL
Post Season Summary Stanley Cup Finals
L 4-1
1951
Total Points Earned 201
Regular Season Summary Season's Champions- 1st Place in NHL- (6 points ahead of Toronto)
Post Season Summary Conference Finals
(Semi's) L 4-2
1993
Total Points Earned 195
Regular Season Summary Win Division Title. #3 seed in the NFC
Post Season Summary Wild Card Round
L 28-24
1963
Total Points Earned 186
Regular Season Summary 4th of 6 teams in the NHL - (*but only 5 points back of 1st Place)
Post Season Summary Stanley Cup Finals
L 4-1
1966
Total Points Earned 182
Regular Season Summary 4th of 6 teams in the NHL
Post Season Summary Stanley Cup Finals
L 4-2
2010
Total Points Earned 180
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason- #5 seed- Western Conf.
Post Season Summary 2nd Round
L 4-1
2014
Total Points Earned 177
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Playoffs as a wild card. #6 seed- NFC
Post Season Summary Wild Card Round
L 24-20
1964
Total Points Earned 173
Regular Season Summary 4th of 6 teams in the NHL
Post Season Summary Stanley Cup Finals
L 4-3
1970*
Total Points Earned 170
Regular Season Summary (*NFL-AFL Merger) Qualify for playoffs as the wild card
Post Season Summary Divisional Round
L 5-0
1972*
Total Points Earned 169
Regular Season Summary Win AL East Pennant controversially by 0.5 game. (*Early season strike causes teams to lose 6-9 games. Games were not made up. Tigers play 1 more game than Boston)
Post Season Summary AL Champ. Series
L 3-2
1993
Total Points Earned 165
Regular Season Summary 2nd of 5 teams in Division. (#2 Divisional seed)
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 4-3
1960
Total Points Earned 164
Regular Season Summary Alive in Western Conf. Race entering Final Game of the season. (Finish T-2nd; WTB to go to Playoff Bowl)
Post Season Summary Playoff Bowl
W 17-16
1997
Total Points Earned 161
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason as #5 seed
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 3-2
1961
Total Points Earned 161
Regular Season Summary Alive in Western Conf. Race until final 2 games. (Finish 2nd; earn Playoff Bowl appearance.)
Post Season Summary Playoff Bowl
W 38-10
1961
Total Points Earned 154
Regular Season Summary 4th of 6 teams in the NHL
Post Season Summary Stanley Cup Finals
L 4-2
1953
Total Points Earned 153
Regular Season Summary Season's Champions- 1st Place in NHL- (15 points ahead of Montreal)
Post Season Summary Conference Finals
(Semi's) L 4-2
1985
Total Points Earned 153
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason as #4 seed
Post Season Summary 2nd Round
L 4-2
1965
Total Points Earned 149
Regular Season Summary Season's Champions- 1st Place in NHL- (4 points ahead of Montreal)
Post Season Summary Conference Finals
(Semi's) L 4-3
1983
Total Points Earned 142
Regular Season Summary Involved in Pennant chase deep into season. (Finish 6 GB)
Post Season Summary DNQ
1983
Total Points Earned 142
Regular Season Summary Win Division Title* (9-7 record). #3 seed in the NFC
Post Season Summary Divisional Round
L 24-23
2011
Total Points Earned 138
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Playoffs as a wild card. #6 seed- NFC
Post Season Summary Wild Card Round
L 45-28
1957
Total Points Earned 134
Regular Season Summary Season's Champions- 1st Place in NHL- (6 points ahead of Montreal)
Post Season Summary Conference Finals
(Semi's) L 4-1
2013*
Total Points Earned 132
Regular Season Summary (*Lockout shortened) Qualify for Postseason- #7 seed
Post Season Summary 2nd Round
L 4-3
1946
Total Points Earned 123
Regular Season Summary 2nd of 8 teams in American League- (12 GB of BOS).
Post Season Summary Additional Info.
*Return of 'real baseball' after 4 compromised seasons; players off at WW2.
1995
Total Points Earned 123
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Playoffs as a wild card. #5 seed- NFC
Post Season Summary Wild Card Round
L 58-37
1988
Total Points Earned 121
Regular Season Summary 2nd of 7 teams in AL East
Post Season Summary DNQ
1974
Total Points Earned 121
Regular Season Summary 3rd of 9 teams in the West. (4th best record in the NBA). #3 seed
Post Season Summary 2nd Round
L 4-3 (CHI)
2012
Total Points Earned 119
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason- #5 seed- Western Conf.
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 4-1
1970
Total Points Earned 110
Regular Season Summary 3rd of 6 teams in Original 6/East Division. (Qualify for Playoffs)
Post Season Summary 2nd Round
L 4-0
1969
Total Points Earned 109
Regular Season Summary Snubbed: meaningless September despite 90-72 record
Post Season Summary Additional Info.
*Divisional-Era begins; along with 4-team Expansion
2009
Total Points Earned 109
Regular Season Summary TIE for the Division Title. *Game 163 needed for Division Champion.
Post Season Summary Additional Info.
*Lose Playoff Game for Division Title
1984
Total Points Earned 103
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason as #4 seed
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 3-2
1971
Total Points Earned 102
Regular Season Summary Snubbed: meaningless September despite 91-71 record
Post Season Summary DNQ
1992
Total Points Earned 102
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason as #5 seed
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 3-2
2015
Total Points Earned 101
Regular Season Summary 3rd of 7 teams in Atlantic Division. #3 Divisional seed
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 4-3
2007
Total Points Earned 99
Regular Season Summary Tied for 5th of 14 teams in American league
Post Season Summary DNQ
2016
Total Points Earned 92
Regular Season Summary Lose defacto 'Division Title Game' week 17 vs. GB. *Win tie-breaker (with TB) for final wild card/ #6 seed
Post Season Summary Wild Card Round
L 26-6
1969
Total Points Earned 89
Regular Season Summary Snubbed: miss postseason despite 9-4-1 record. (*5th best record in NFL)
Post Season Summary DNQ
1997
Total Points Earned 85
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Playoffs as a wild card. #5 seed- NFC
Post Season Summary Wild Card Round
L 20-10
1947
Total Points Earned 81
Regular Season Summary 2nd of 8 teams in American League- (12 GB of NYY).
Post Season Summary DNQ
1994
Total Points Earned 80
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Playoffs as a wild card. #5 seed- NFC
Post Season Summary Wild Card Round
L 16-12
1972
Total Points Earned 79
Regular Season Summary Snubbed: miss postseason despite 8-5-1 record. (*Best record in NFL of non-qualifiers)
Post Season Summary DNQ
1965
Total Points Earned 77
Regular Season Summary 4th of 10 teams in the American League- (13 GB)
Post Season Summary DNQ
1966
Total Points Earned 74
Regular Season Summary 3rd of 10 teams in the American League- (10 GB)
Post Season Summary DNQ
1986
Total Points Earned 74
Regular Season Summary Involved in Pennant chase deep into season. (Finish 8.5 GB)
Post Season Summary DNQ
1980
Total Points Earned 74
Regular Season Summary Tie for Division Title* (Lose tie-breaker with Minn.) (*9-7 record)
Post Season Summary DNQ
2016
Total Points Earned 72
Regular Season Summary 6th of 15 teams in the American League
Post Season Summary DNQ
1989
Total Points Earned 70
Regular Season Summary Win Division Title*- (despite .500 record). #1 Divisional seed.
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 4-2
1949
Total Points Earned 68
Regular Season Summary 4th of 8 teams in the American League- (10 GB)
Post Season Summary DNQ
1999
Total Points Earned 68
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason as #5 seed
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 3-2
1986
Total Points Earned 67
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason as #5 seed
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 3-1
1996
Total Points Earned 67
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason as #7 seed
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 3-0
2017
Total Points Earned 61
Regular Season Summary T-7th of 16 teams in the NFC- (9-7 record)
Post Season Summary DNQ
1962
Total Points Earned 59
Regular Season Summary 3rd of 5 teams in Western Division. (6th of 9 overall).
Post Season Summary Conference Finals
L 4-2 (LAL)
2000
Total Points Earned 59
Regular Season Summary T-7th of 15 teams in the NFC
Post Season Summary DNQ
1977*
Total Points Earned 58
Regular Season Summary (*NBA-ABA Merger). T-5th of 11 teams in the Western Conf- (WTB; with Bulls). Get #5 seed
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 2-1 (GSW)
1978
Total Points Earned 56
Regular Season Summary 5th of 7 teams in AL East
Post Season Summary DNQ
1991
Total Points Earned 54
Regular Season Summary Involved in Pennant chase deep into season. (Finish 7 GB)
Post Season Summary DNQ
1981*
Total Points Earned 53
Regular Season Summary *(Strike causes 2 mini-seasons). (1st half)- 4th place. (2nd half)- T-2nd Place
Post Season Summary DNQ
1962
Total Points Earned 51
Regular Season Summary 4th of 10 teams in the American League- (10.5 GB)
Post Season Summary DNQ
1979
Total Points Earned 51
Regular Season Summary 5th of 7 teams in AL East
Post Season Summary DNQ
1993
Total Points Earned 49
Regular Season Summary T-3rd of 7 teams in AL East
Post Season Summary DNQ
2016
Total Points Earned 48
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason- #8 seed in the East
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 4-0 (Cavs)
1964
Total Points Earned 44
Regular Season Summary 4th of 7 teams in the Western Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
1978
Total Points Earned 43
Regular Season Summary 2nd of 5 teams in Norris Division. #9 seed in NHL Playoffs
Post Season Summary 2nd Round
L 4-1
1973
Total Points Earned 43
Regular Season Summary 3rd of 6 teams in AL East
Post Season Summary DNQ
1964
Total Points Earned 41
Regular Season Summary 4th of 10 teams in the American League- (14 GB)
Post Season Summary DNQ
1985
Total Points Earned 41
Regular Season Summary 3rd of 7 teams in AL East
Post Season Summary DNQ
1973*
Total Points Earned 39
Regular Season Summary SNUBBED: miss playoffs despite having more points than 3 Western qualifiers. (5th of 8 in East)
Post Season Summary DNQ
1971
Total Points Earned 38
Regular Season Summary T-6th of 13 teams in the NFC
Post Season Summary DNQ
1980
Total Points Earned 36
Regular Season Summary T-4th of 7 teams in AL East
Post Season Summary DNQ
1999
Total Points Earned 36
Regular Season Summary Finish in 4-way tie for bottom 2 NFC wild cards (WTB), receive #6 seed
Post Season Summary Wild Card Round
L 27-13
1956
Total Points Earned 35
Regular Season Summary 5th of 8 teams in the American League
Post Season Summary DNQ
1971
Total Points Earned 29
Regular Season Summary Snubbed: Last Place in Division. *Miss playoffs despite having better record than 3 qualifiers. (45-37 record)
Post Season Summary 2nd Round
*Snubbed
2000
Total Points Earned 26
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason as #7 seed
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 3-0
1982
Total Points Earned 24
Regular Season Summary 4th of 7 teams in AL East
Post Season Summary DNQ
2014*
Total Points Earned 22
Regular Season Summary (*Switch to Eastern Conf.) Qualify for Postseason- 2nd Wild Card in the East
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 4-1
2016
Total Points Earned 22
Regular Season Summary T-3rd of 7 in Division. *WIN tie-breaker (Bruins) for #3 Divisional seed/ final playoff spot
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 4-1
1981
Total Points Earned 19
Regular Season Summary T-6th of 14 teams in the NFC
Post Season Summary DNQ
1974
Total Points Earned 18
Regular Season Summary T-6th of 13 teams in the NFC
Post Season Summary DNQ
1975*
Total Points Earned 18
Regular Season Summary (*Move to new stadium (Silverdome) in Pontiac, Mich.) 6th of 13 teams in the NFC
Post Season Summary DNQ
1955
Total Points Earned 16
Regular Season Summary 5th of 8 teams in the American League
Post Season Summary DNQ
1969
Total Points Earned 15
Regular Season Summary Snubbed: miss playoffs despite having way more points than 3 of the Western qualifiers
Post Season Summary DNQ
1975
Total Points Earned 13
Regular Season Summary 5th of 9 teams in the Western Conference. #5 seed
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 2-1 (SEA)
1957
Total Points Earned 9
Regular Season Summary 4th of 8 teams in the American League
Post Season Summary DNQ
1968
Total Points Earned 9
Regular Season Summary 4th of 6 teams in Eastern Division. #4 Divisional seed
Post Season Summary 2nd Round
L 4-2 (BOS)
1948
Total Points Earned 8
Regular Season Summary 5th of 8 teams in the American League- (18.5 GB)
Post Season Summary DNQ
1976
Total Points Earned 8
Regular Season Summary 7th of 9 teams in the West. (*odd Divisional format gets DET into playoffs.) #5 seed
Post Season Summary 2nd Round
L 4-2 (GSW)
2010
Total Points Earned 5
Regular Season Summary Tied for 8th of 14 teams in the American League
Post Season Summary DNQ
1958
Total Points Earned 4
Regular Season Summary 3rd of 6 teams in the NHL
Post Season Summary Conference Finals
(Semi's) L 4-0
1958
Total Points Earned 3
Regular Season Summary 5th of 8 teams in the American League
Post Season Summary DNQ
1959
Total Points Earned 0
Regular Season Summary 4th of 8 teams in the American League
Post Season Summary DNQ
1973
Total Points Earned 0
Regular Season Summary 5th of 9 teams in the Western Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
1993
Total Points Earned 0
Regular Season Summary 10th of 14 teams in the Eastern Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
1960
Total Points Earned -1
Regular Season Summary 4th of 6 teams in the NHL
Post Season Summary Conference Finals
(Semi's) L 4-2
1972
Total Points Earned -5
Regular Season Summary 5th of 7 teams in the East Division
Post Season Summary DNQ
2009
Total Points Earned -5
Regular Season Summary Qualify for Postseason as #8 seed
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 4-0
1965
Total Points Earned -6
Regular Season Summary 6th of 7 teams in the Western Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
1963
Total Points Earned -8
Regular Season Summary T-5th of 10 teams in the American League
Post Season Summary DNQ
1970
Total Points Earned -9
Regular Season Summary 4th of 6 teams in AL East
Post Season Summary DNQ
1982
Total Points Earned -9
Regular Season Summary 7th of 11 teams in the Eastern Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
1991
Total Points Earned -10
Regular Season Summary 3rd of 5 teams in Division. (#3 Divisional seed)
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 4-3
1990
Total Points Earned -10
Regular Season Summary 3rd of 7 teams in AL East
Post Season Summary DNQ
1997
Total Points Earned -10
Regular Season Summary 7th of 14 teams in American League
Post Season Summary DNQ
2018
Total Points Earned -10
Regular Season Summary (*Return to downtown Detroit) Inaugural Season- 9th of 15 teams in Eastern Conf.
Post Season Summary DNQ
1973
Total Points Earned -11
Regular Season Summary 6th of 13 teams in the NFC
Post Season Summary DNQ
2000
Total Points Earned -12
Regular Season Summary 9th of 14 teams in American league
Post Season Summary DNQ
1947
Total Points Earned -15
Regular Season Summary 4th of 6 teams in NHL. (*1st uncompromised season (WW2) since 1941/42.) (schedule expands; 50 to 60 games)
Post Season Summary Conference Finals
(Semi's) L 4-1
1951
Total Points Earned -15
Regular Season Summary 5th of 8 teams in the American League
Post Season Summary DNQ
1978
Total Points Earned -18
Regular Season Summary 9th of 11 teams in the Western Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
1961
Total Points Earned -19
Regular Season Summary 3rd of 4 teams in Western Division- (1 win better than CIN for final playoff spot)
Post Season Summary 2nd Round
L 3-2 (LAL)
1982*
Total Points Earned -21
Regular Season Summary (*9-Game season) Finish in 3-way tie for NFC's 8th seed; win tie-breakers.
Post Season Summary Wild Card Round
L 31-7
1967
Total Points Earned -22
Regular Season Summary 3rd of 4 teams in the Central Division
Post Season Summary DNQ
1963
Total Points Earned -25
Regular Season Summary 3rd of 5 teams in Western Division. (6th of 9 overall).
Post Season Summary 2nd Round
L 3-1 (StL)
1998
Total Points Earned -26
Regular Season Summary 11th of 15 teams in the Eastern Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
1978
Total Points Earned -27
Regular Season Summary T-8th of 14 teams in the NFC
Post Season Summary DNQ
1985
Total Points Earned -27
Regular Season Summary T-8th of 14 teams in the NFC
Post Season Summary DNQ
1989
Total Points Earned -27
Regular Season Summary 9th of 14 teams in the NFC
Post Season Summary DNQ
1983
Total Points Earned -28
Regular Season Summary 8th of 11 teams in the Eastern Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
1960
Total Points Earned -29
Regular Season Summary 6th of 8 teams in the American League
Post Season Summary DNQ
2013
Total Points Earned -30
Regular Season Summary 11th of 16 teams in the NFC
Post Season Summary DNQ
2015
Total Points Earned -30
Regular Season Summary 9th of 16 teams in the NFC
Post Season Summary DNQ
1976
Total Points Earned -33
Regular Season Summary 8th of 14 teams in the NFC
Post Season Summary DNQ
1977
Total Points Earned -33
Regular Season Summary 8th of 14 teams in the NFC
Post Season Summary DNQ
1963
Total Points Earned -34
Regular Season Summary T-4th of 7 teams in the Western Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
1962
Total Points Earned -36
Regular Season Summary 5th of 6 teams in the NHL. (4 points back of final playoff spot)
Post Season Summary DNQ
1974
Total Points Earned -38
Regular Season Summary 6th of 8 teams in the East Division
Post Season Summary DNQ
2007
Total Points Earned -40
Regular Season Summary Tied for Last Place in Division (WTB)
Post Season Summary DNQ
2018
Total Points Earned -40
Regular Season Summary 12th of 16 teams in the NFC. (*Technically Last Place in Division; but GB got lots of help).
Post Season Summary DNQ
1967
Total Points Earned -44
Regular Season Summary 5th of 6 teams in the NHL
Post Season Summary DNQ
1954
Total Points Earned -44
Regular Season Summary 5th of 8 teams in the American League
Post Season Summary DNQ
1994*
Total Points Earned -44
Regular Season Summary *(Cancelled Season). Last Place in Division when season is cancelled
Post Season Summary Division Series
Not Played
1992
Total Points Earned -52
Regular Season Summary 6th of 7 teams in AL East
Post Season Summary DNQ
1965
Total Points Earned -52
Regular Season Summary 4th of 5 teams in Western Division. (T-7th of 9 overall).
Post Season Summary DNQ
1976
Total Points Earned -54
Regular Season Summary 5th of 6 teams in AL East
Post Season Summary DNQ
1968*
Total Points Earned -57
Regular Season Summary (*NHL doubles in size; 6-team Expansion Division.) Last Place in Original 6/East Division
Post Season Summary DNQ
1969
Total Points Earned -57
Regular Season Summary 6th of 7 teams in Eastern Division. (11th of 14 teams in the NBA)
Post Season Summary DNQ
1984
Total Points Earned -61
Regular Season Summary 3rd of 5 teams in Division. (#3 Divisional seed)
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 3-1
1977
Total Points Earned -62
Regular Season Summary 4th of 7 teams in AL East
Post Season Summary DNQ
2017
Total Points Earned -63
Regular Season Summary (*Final Season at the Palace) Last Place in Division. 10th of 15 teams in Conf.
Post Season Summary 1st Round
*Had played in Oakland County from 1978-2017. (39 seasons)
1990
Total Points Earned -64
Regular Season Summary T-8th of 14 teams in the NFC
Post Season Summary DNQ
1968
Total Points Earned -68
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division
Post Season Summary DNQ
2004
Total Points Earned -70
Regular Season Summary T-9th of 16 teams in the NFC
Post Season Summary DNQ
1976
Total Points Earned -74
Regular Season Summary 4th of 5 teams in the Norris Division
Post Season Summary DNQ
2012*
Total Points Earned -75
Regular Season Summary (*Lockout shortened season) 10th of 15 teams in Eastern Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
2010
Total Points Earned -80
Regular Season Summary Tied for Last Place in Division (WTB)
Post Season Summary DNQ
1974
Total Points Earned -82
Regular Season Summary *(LA Sharks relocate to DET; become the 'Michigan Stags'). Play 43 games before relocating mid-season.
Post Season Summary Additional Info.
*Move to Baltimore; become the 'Blades'
2001
Total Points Earned -84
Regular Season Summary 10th of 15 teams in the Eastern Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
1990
Total Points Earned -85
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division
Post Season Summary DNQ
1985
Total Points Earned -86
Regular Season Summary 3rd of 5 teams in Division. (#3 Divisional seed)
Post Season Summary 1st Round
L 3-0
1966*
Total Points Earned -87
Regular Season Summary (*Year of SuperBowl 1) Tied for Last Place in Western Conf.
Post Season Summary DNQ
1953
Total Points Earned -88
Regular Season Summary 6th of 8 teams in the American League
Post Season Summary DNQ
1975
Total Points Earned -90
Regular Season Summary 4th of 5 teams in the Norris Division
Post Season Summary DNQ
1979*
Total Points Earned -92
Regular Season Summary (*Inaugural Season in Oakland County). T-8th of 11 teams in Eastern Conf.
Post Season Summary 1st Round
*Semi-relocation 30-minutes north of Detroit to Pontiac.
1959
Total Points Earned -94
Regular Season Summary Last Place in the NHL- (6 points worse than NYR)
Post Season Summary DNQ
1967
Total Points Earned -98
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Western Division- (worse than Expansion CHI Bulls). 9th of 10 teams in NBA.
Post Season Summary DNQ
2004
Total Points Earned -102
Regular Season Summary 10th of 14 teams in American league
Post Season Summary DNQ
1986
Total Points Earned -104
Regular Season Summary 11th of 14 teams in the NFC
Post Season Summary DNQ
1970
Total Points Earned -105
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Eastern Division. (12th of 14 teams in the NBA)
Post Season Summary DNQ
2015
Total Points Earned -106
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division
Post Season Summary DNQ
2011
Total Points Earned -107
Regular Season Summary 11th of 15 teams in Eastern Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
1998
Total Points Earned -108
Regular Season Summary 11th of 15 teams in the NFC
Post Season Summary DNQ
2008
Total Points Earned -111
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division
Post Season Summary DNQ
2005
Total Points Earned -114
Regular Season Summary 11th of 14 teams in American league
Post Season Summary DNQ
2005
Total Points Earned -114
Regular Season Summary T-12th of 16 teams in the NFC
Post Season Summary DNQ
1971
Total Points Earned -116
Regular Season Summary Last Place in East Division
Post Season Summary DNQ
1992
Total Points Earned -116
Regular Season Summary Finish in 3-way tie for Last Place in Division (LTBs)
Post Season Summary DNQ
1974
Total Points Earned -117
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division
Post Season Summary DNQ
2013
Total Points Earned -117
Regular Season Summary T-11th of 15 teams in Eastern Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
2014
Total Points Earned -117
Regular Season Summary 11th of 15 teams in Eastern Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
2015
Total Points Earned -119
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Central Division. 12th of 15 teams in the Eastern Conf.
Post Season Summary DNQ
1984
Total Points Earned -123
Regular Season Summary 12th of 14 teams in the NFC
Post Season Summary DNQ
1980*
Total Points Earned -124
Regular Season Summary (*WHA-NHL Merger) Last Place in Division
Post Season Summary DNQ
1987*
Total Points Earned -124
Regular Season Summary (*Strike season) Tied for Last Place in Division (LTB)
Post Season Summary DNQ
1979
Total Points Earned -129
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division and Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
1972
Total Points Earned -129
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division. (8th of 9 teams in Western Conference)
Post Season Summary DNQ
1999
Total Points Earned -133
Regular Season Summary 11th of 14 teams in American League
Post Season Summary DNQ
1995
Total Points Earned -135
Regular Season Summary 12th of 14 teams in American League
Post Season Summary DNQ
1964
Total Points Earned -136
Regular Season Summary Last Place in West Division. (only 1 win better than NBA-worst NYK).
Post Season Summary DNQ
1996
Total Points Earned -143
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division
Post Season Summary DNQ
1995
Total Points Earned -144
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division
Post Season Summary DNQ
2003
Total Points Earned -144
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division
Post Season Summary DNQ
2017
Total Points Earned -147
Regular Season Summary 7th of 8 teams in Division- (1 pt > than Sabres). 14th of 16 in Eastern Conf.
Post Season Summary 1st Round
*25-year playoff streak ends.
1988
Total Points Earned -153
Regular Season Summary Tied for Last Place in Division (WTB)
Post Season Summary DNQ
2018
Total Points Earned -157
Regular Season Summary 5th of 8 teams in Division. 13th of 16 teams in Eastern Conference.
Post Season Summary DNQ
1966
Total Points Earned -169
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division & NBA overall- (8 wins less than any other team)
Post Season Summary DNQ
2010
Total Points Earned -171
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division
Post Season Summary DNQ
2001
Total Points Earned -178
Regular Season Summary 11th of 14 teams in American league
Post Season Summary DNQ
1952
Total Points Earned -179
Regular Season Summary Last Place in the American League
Post Season Summary DNQ
2018
Total Points Earned -185
Regular Season Summary 11th of 15 teams in the American League
Post Season Summary DNQ
1983
Total Points Earned -192
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division and Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
1982
Total Points Earned -194
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division
Post Season Summary DNQ
1981
Total Points Earned -205
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division and Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
1994
Total Points Earned -210
Regular Season Summary Tied for Last Place in Division and Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
2012
Total Points Earned -211
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division. Tied for Last Place in Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
1998
Total Points Earned -226
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division
Post Season Summary DNQ
1981
Total Points Earned -250
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division and Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
1977
Total Points Earned -256
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division, Conference, and NHL
Post Season Summary DNQ
2001
Total Points Earned -267
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division
Post Season Summary DNQ
2009
Total Points Earned -268
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division
Post Season Summary DNQ
2017
Total Points Earned -280
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division and American League. Tied for worst record in MLB- (SF)
Post Season Summary DNQ
2002*
Total Points Earned -282
Regular Season Summary (*Return to Detroit (Ford Field) after 27 years in Pontiac/ Oakland County.) Last Place in Division and Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
2006
Total Points Earned -282
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division and Conference
Post Season Summary DNQ
1979
Total Points Earned -297
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division. Tied for Last Place in Conference and NFL
Post Season Summary DNQ
1975
Total Points Earned -322
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division, American League, and MLB
Post Season Summary DNQ
1980
Total Points Earned -325
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division, Conference, and NBA
Post Season Summary DNQ
1989
Total Points Earned -337
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division, American League, and MLB
Post Season Summary DNQ
1986
Total Points Earned -344
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division, Conference, and NHL
Post Season Summary DNQ
2002
Total Points Earned -396
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division. Tied for worst record in AL and MLB
Post Season Summary DNQ
1996
Total Points Earned -416
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division, American League, and MLB
Post Season Summary DNQ
2008*
Total Points Earned -453
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division, Conference, and NFL. (*1st ever 0-16 season in history)
Post Season Summary DNQ
2003
Total Points Earned -591
Regular Season Summary Last Place in Division, American League, and MLB
Post Season Summary DNQ

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