One of the “Original 6”, the Detroit Red Wings are one of the oldest teams in the National Hockey League (NHL) and have lifted the Stanley Cup an impressive 11 times, which is the most of any franchise from the United States. However, their last championship win was in 2008 and they haven’t qualified for the playoffs since 2016, having not got beyond the first round of the playoffs since 2013. With new coaching acquisitions and new players like Andrew Copp and Ben Chiarot, fans are hoping they’ll reach the playoffs and maybe even achieve winning ways once again!
2022-23 Player Roster
Head Coach
Derek Lalonde (USA)
Goaltenders
#35 – Ville Husso (FIN)
#39 – Alex Nedeljkovic (USA)
Defensemen
#8 – Ben Chiarot (CAN) “A”
#17 – Filip Hronek (CZE)
#38 – Robert Hägg (SWE)
#28 – Gustav Lindström (SWE)
#2 – Olli Määttä (FIN)
#82 – Jordan Oesterle (USA)
#43 – Mark Pysyk (CAN)
#53 – Moritz Seider (GER)
#96 – Jake Walman (CAN)
Forwards
#52 – Jonatan Berggren (SWE)
#59 – Tyler Bertuzzi (CAN)
#18 – Andrew Copp (USA)
#21 – Austin Czarnik (USA)
#73 – Adam Erne (USA)
#14 – Robby Fabbri (CAN)
#81 – Dominik Kubalík (CZE)
#71 – Dylan Larkin (USA) “C”
#22 – Matt Luff (CAN)
#57 – David Perron (CAN) “A”
#27 – Michael Rasmussen (CAN)
#23 – Lucas Raymond (SWE)
#70 – Oskar Sundqvist (SWE)
#24 – Pius Suter (SUI)
#85 – Elmer Söderblom (SWE)
#90 – Joe Veleno (CAN)
#11 – Filip Zadina (CZE)
* “C” = Captain / “A” = Alternate Captains
2022-23 Schedule
This season Detroit Red Wings have already played NHL Preseason and NHL Regular Season games. Their first game of the regular season was against the Montreal Canadiens on 14 October 2022. They will continue regular season games – 82 in total – until their last game of the regular season against the Tampa Bay Lightning on 13 April 2023 after which they may progress to the NHL Playoffs.
You can find the full 2022-23 Detroit Red Wings schedule here.
2022-23 Rivals
During the regular season, the Red Wings will play Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Toronto Maple Leafs from their own division, the Atlantic Division. They will also play Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Washington Capitals from the other Eastern Conference division, the Metropolitan Division.
Detroit Red Wings have many rivals, particularly with the other “Original 6” teams. Their fiercest rivalry is with the Chicago Blackhawks as they represent the 2 largest cities in the Midwest and they both joined the league in the early years. They have 1 scheduled meet-up in the 2022-23 season:
2022-23 Playoffs and Finals
Detroit Red Wings have reached the NHL playoffs 64 times in their history. They have won the Stanley Cup 11 times.
The 2023 playoffs will begin after the regular season has finished in mid-April. Of the 32 regular season teams, 16 qualify with 8 from each conference (the top 3 teams from each division plus 2 conference teams with the next highest points). There are 4 rounds of best-of-7 series: first round with 16 teams in 8 x best-of-7 series; second round with 8 teams in 4 x best-of-7 series; Conference Finals with 4 teams in 2 x best-of-7 series; and the Stanley Cup Finals with 2 teams in 1 x best-of-7 series to determine who lifts the Stanley Cup.
2022-23 Tickets & Prices
The home rink of the Detroit Red Wings is Little Caesars Arena which has a seated capacity of just over 19,500 for ice hockey games and is regularly a full house. Adult ticket prices including fees start from as low as USD $17 for basic tickets to $13,076 for the most premium tickets. The average adult ticket starts at $44.
Standard Tickets
Little Caesars Arena has standard seating tickets on several tiers:
- Glass – on the Lower (Section 100) level and as close to the ice as you can get so you can feel fully absorbed in the game. These are typically the most expensive standard seating options
- Lower (Section 100) – seats with a close-up view of the action from just behind the Glass seats
- Mezzanine (Section M) – elevated standard seating situated between the Lower (Section 100) and Upper (Section 200) levels
- Upper (Section 200) – situated in the upper tier and typically some of the most affordable seats
- Drink Rail – bar stool seating located on the Mezzanine level of the arena
Premium, Hospitality & VIP Tickets
- Labatt Blue Club – situated on the club level with options of bar stool or normal seating and food and drink selections
- Motor City Casino Club (East Club) – with seating in sections 108-110 and access to a premium space where you'll find all-inclusive food and beverages
- Comerica Club (West Club) – with seating in sections 121-123 and access to the club area offering food and drink options
- Suites – a unique and personalised gameday experience that can include 20-30 seats, parking passes, food & beverage catering options, and more
- Legends Club - featuring just 3 rows of seats with extra-large plush seats in rows 1 and 2 and barstool seating in the third row, plus all-inclusive food and beverages
- Gondolas (Section G) – suspended above the rink and furthest from the action with seating in boxes
How to Get Cheap Tickets
Detroit Red Wings ticket prices are dynamic with similar ticket types varying depending on a number of factors such as the team they are playing, the day of the week (weekends are usually more expensive), and the stage of the league. Prices for the same game can also change over time and between sellers. In some cases, there are last-minute bargains to be found for less in-demand games, however, by waiting you risk prices going up or tickets selling out. Koobit compares prices from primary and secondary sellers to help you find the right tickets for you at the best price.
Where to Buy Tickets
Tickets for Detroit Red Wings games can be bought online or at the arena box office. Purchasing tickets online is typically more reliable and convenient as you can easily compare options and prices and have the peace of mind of securing the right seat for you.
How to Get to a Game
The Red Wings play their home games at Little Caesars Arena which has ample pre-bookable parking spaces in nearby lots and is also easily accessible on public transport. Visit the Little Caesars Arena parking & travel page for more information. For event-specific information including away games, click through to an event and view the Travel & Parking section.
2022-23 Merchandise & Apparel
If you want to look the part when attending a Detroit Red Wings game, Fanatics sells official Red Wings merchandise, offering everything from team sweaters to branded caps.
To stay up to date with the latest schedule and ticketing information for this season and beyond, visit the Detroit Red Wings page.
