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2025-26 Detroit Red Wings Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals

by Ryan Cobbett - 9/24/2025

Detroit Red Wings predictions Lucas Raymond

The Detroit Red Wings once again failed to reach the postseason after finishing the season with just 86 points. They finished five points behind Montreal who claimed the final wild card spot. Their -21-goal differential was the worst amongst teams to reach the 85-point mark. They did well on home ice, but their road performance really held them back last year.

Their offense ranked near the bottom of the league as they averaged just 2.87 GA/G. This happened despite having a power play unit that ranked inside the Top Five as they cashed in on 27% of their man advantage opportunities. On the flip side, their 70.1% PK% was the worst mark in the league. Lucas Raymond was the team leader in points as he finished with 80 (27 goals and 53 assists). Alex DeBrincat and Dylan Larkin were tied for second on the team with 70 points while DeBrincat led the team with 39 goals and Larkin was second with 30. Patrick Kane was the only other Detroit player to reach 20 or more goals while Moritz Seider led all blueliners with 46 points.

The goalie situation for Detroit was less than ideal. Their 3.16 GA/G ranked 21st in the league while their .896 SV% ranked 20th. They had five different goalies suit up in the crease last season with Cam Talbot leading the way with 47 appearances. He finished the year with a 21-19-5 record while allowing 2.93 GA/G. Alex Lyon was the main backup for the Red Wings and he allowed 2.81 GA/G in 30 appearances. Aside from those two, Ville Husso, Petr Mrazek, and Sebastian Cossa combined for 15 appearances where they allowed a combined average of 2.95 GA/G.

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Seasons come and go, so now it’s time to take a look at what we can expect from the Detroit Red Wings in 2025-26:

Detroit Red Wings Key Additions/Losses

Mrazek was dealt to Anaheim along with two future picks, Lyon signed with the Buffalo Sabres, and Jeff Petry left for Florida to join with the defending champions after recording eight points in 44 games last season for Detroit. The biggest move this offseason was the Red Wings moving Vladimir Tarasenko (33 points) to Minnesota in a trade to free up some cap space.

As for the additions, Detroit brought in John Gibson in the trade with Anaheim in order to bring some stability to the crease. The team brought in James van Riemsdyk on a one-year deal after he tallied 36 points for Columbus last season. They also signed veteran blueliner Travis Hamonic who racked up seven points in 59 games for Ottawa last season. Mason Appleton is also joining with Detroit after scoring 10 goals and totaling 22 points with Winnipeg last season.

Detroit Red Wings X-Factors

The Front Office- The front office has made some interesting moves this offseason by adding Gibson along with some key role players. However, they have an aging support system around Raymond, and the front office needs to invest more into this roster if they wish to compete sooner than later. Offensive depth is at the top of the list for the Red Wings especially after dealing (and freeing up space) Tarasenko.

Lucas Raymond- The franchise cornerstone is another X-Factor for the Red Wings. Raymond is about to enter his fifth season in the league at just 23 years old. His production has steadily increased over the years, but the former fourth overall pick needs to elevate his game even further to keep the winning window open.

Detroit Red Wings Goalie Outlook

After using five different goalies and ranking in the bottom half of the league in goals allowed, heading into the season with Gibson and Talbot is comforting for Detroit fans. This is a reliable veteran tandem that should keep Detroit in the thick of things. Neither goalie is going to win the Vezina, but the consistent sub-3.00 GA/G production will be more than enough for Detroit. Look for Gibson’s numbers to improve with better players in front of him while Talbot’s production should still repeat in this new, limited capacity.

Grade: B

Detroit Red Wings Key Schedule Stretch

January 21st- January 24th; February 2nd-March 2nd- From January 21st to March 2nd, the Red Wings will find themselves on the road for eight out of 11 games in this stretch. The Olympics is sandwiched in this long stretch as well. From January 21st-24th the Red Wings will take on Toronto, Minnesota, and Winnipeg in a three-game road trip. From February 2nd to March 2nd the schedule will include a five-game road stand that starts with Colorado and Utah, pausing for the Olympics, and then a return to action with three straight road games in Ottawa, Carolina, and Nashville. Detroit had a losing record on the road last season which will need to change this year if they wish to snag one of the final wild cards in the Eastern Conference.

Detroit Red Wings Notable Odds

Stanley Cup Champions: +12500

Conference Winner: +6000

Division Winner: +3500

To Make the Playoffs- Yes: +250

Vezina Trophy- John Gibson: +25000

Hart Trophy- Patrick Kane: +50000

Hart Trophy- Lucas Raymond: +50000

Detroit Red Wings Prediction

I like Detroit to hit the over on the win total and find their way into the playoffs (+250). Comparing them to other teams in the hunt last year, Detroit has a much better goalie situation than Columbus and there is a lot to like in terms of them rivaling the Rangers, Islanders, and Canadiens. The front office will have to show some investment before the trade deadline to add more scoring depth to take some pressure off the top line. Kane, DeBrincat, and Larkin are not getting any younger and the front office owes it to this veteran trio to round out this roster and make a playoff push. Don’t sleep on Detroit this season.

Over 83.5 Team Total Points

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