The season involved drafting Sergei Fedorov and Nicklas Lidstrom.
Until 2016–17, this was the last season that the Red Wings failed to make the playoffs.
[1]Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals againstNote: Teams that qualified for the playoffs are highlighted in bold.
Divisions: NRS – Norris, SMY – Smythe bold – Qualified for playoffs
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes Note: GP = Games played; MIN = Minutes; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Points