The Red Wings, along with the New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins, had five 30-goal scorers.
In the Entry Draft, the Wings picked Martin Lapointe in the first round, tenth overall.
[1] Divisions: NRS – Norris, SMY – Smythe bold – Qualified for playoffs
Detroit finished the regular season in first place in the Norris Division for the third time in their history, qualifying for the 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; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average Detroit's draft picks at the 1991 NHL Entry Draft held at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York.