Editing Detroit Red Wings (section)

===The "Euro-Twins" era (2006–2017)===
The Red Wings opened the [[2006–07 NHL season|2006–07 season]] with Nicklas Lidstrom as the new captain.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lidstrom to reportedly replace Yzerman as captain|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=2558523|work=ESPN.com|agency=ESPN.com news services|date=August 25, 2006|access-date=September 18, 2017|archive-date=September 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922051808/http://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=2558523|url-status=live}}</ref> The team retired Yzerman's jersey number 19 on January 2, 2007.<ref name=Yzerman>{{cite web|title=Red Wings retire Yzerman's No. 19 jersey|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/red-wings-retire-yzermans-no-19-jersey/c-286520|website=NHL.com|agency=Associated Press|date=January 2, 2007|access-date=January 23, 2020|archive-date=March 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210310131601/https://www.nhl.com/news/red-wings-retire-yzermans-no-19-jersey/c-286520|url-status=live}}</ref> The Red Wings finished first in the Western Conference and tied for first in the NHL with the [[Buffalo Sabres]], but the Sabres were awarded the Presidents' Trophy because they had more wins.<ref>{{cite web|title=2006-2007 NHL Hockey Standings|url=https://www.nhl.com/standings/2006|publisher=National Hockey League|access-date=September 21, 2017|archive-date=September 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922052044/https://www.nhl.com/standings/2006|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=2006-07 NHL Summary|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2007.html|website=Hockey-Reference.com|access-date=September 18, 2017|archive-date=May 19, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110519192020/http://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2007.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Presidents Trophy Buffalo Bound|url=https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/presidents-trophy-buffalo-bound/c-437481|website=Sabres.com|date=April 7, 2007|access-date=September 18, 2017|archive-date=September 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922051952/https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/presidents-trophy-buffalo-bound/c-437481|url-status=live}}</ref> Detroit advanced to the third round of the [[2007 Stanley Cup playoffs|2007 playoffs]] after defeating Calgary and the [[San Jose Sharks]] both in six games, coming back to win three-straight after the Sharks had a 2–1 series lead.<ref>{{cite web|title=Franzen's double-OT goal earns Red Wings spot in next round|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=270422003|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=April 23, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402080229/http://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=270422003|archive-date=April 2, 2019|access-date=January 22, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Cheechoo's power-play goal lifts Sharks past Red Wings|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=270430018|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=May 1, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926170327/http://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=270430018|archive-date=September 26, 2018|access-date=January 22, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Samuelsson scores twice, Hasek blanks Sharks in Wings' clincher|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=270507018|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=May 8, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926170250/http://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=270507018|archive-date=September 26, 2018|access-date=January 22, 2020}}</ref> The Red Wings would then lose to the eventual Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks in the conference finals in six games.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ducks win first Stanley Cup in franchise history|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=270606025|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=June 7, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718001256/http://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=270606025|archive-date=July 18, 2018|access-date=January 22, 2020}}</ref>

[[File:Niklas Kronwall with Stanley Cup.jpg|thumb|[[Niklas Kronwall]] handed over the [[Stanley Cup]] to [[Jiří Hudler|Jiri Hudler]] after the Red Wings defeated the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]] in the [[2008 Stanley Cup Finals]].]]
To start the 2007–08 campaign, Zetterberg recorded at least a point in each of Detroit's first 17 games, setting a club record.<ref>{{cite web|title=Perron scores twice in Blues' four-goal second period|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=271113019|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=November 13, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926205456/http://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=271113019|archive-date=September 26, 2018|access-date=January 22, 2020}}</ref> The Wings cruised to the playoffs, where they faced the Nashville Predators.<ref>{{cite web|title=2007-08 NHL Summary|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2008.html|website=Hockey-Reference.com|access-date=September 19, 2017|archive-date=September 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921000504/https://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2008.html|url-status=live}}</ref> After goaltender Dominik Hasek played poorly in Games 3 and 4 of the series, both losses, head coach Mike Babcock replaced him with Chris Osgood.<ref>{{cite web|title=Wings seek net gains with Osgood|url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/wings-seek-net-gains-with-osgood-1.764962|website=CBC Sports|date=April 18, 2008|access-date=September 19, 2017|archive-date=October 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221022090206/https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/wings-seek-net-gains-with-osgood-1.764962|url-status=live}}</ref> Osgood never left the net for the remainder of the playoffs, as the Red Wings came back in that series in six games.<ref>{{cite web|title=Wings advance to Western semifinals after Osgood blanks Preds with 20 saves|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=280420027|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=April 20, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926171839/http://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=280420027|archive-date=September 26, 2018|access-date=January 22, 2020}}</ref> In the second round, they swept the Colorado Avalanche in four games.<ref>{{cite web|title=Red Wings finish off Avalanche|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-may-02-sp-nhl2-story.html|website=Los Angeles Times|date=May 2, 2008|access-date=August 21, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240821045023/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-may-02-sp-nhl2-story.html|archive-date=August 21, 2024}}</ref> They then went on to the [[2008 Stanley Cup Finals|Stanley Cup Finals]] after defeating the Dallas Stars in six games in the conference finals.<ref>{{cite web|title=Red Wings fly toward Finals|url=https://www.denverpost.com/2008/05/19/red-wings-fly-toward-finals/|website=The Denver Post|agency=Associated Press|date=May 19, 2008|access-date=August 21, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180520202959/https://www.denverpost.com/2008/05/19/red-wings-fly-toward-finals/|archive-date=May 20, 2018}}</ref> The Red Wings won the Stanley Cup against the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]] in Game 6 on June 4, 2008, by the score of 3–2. This was the Red Wings' fourth Stanley Cup in 11 years and their 11th overall in franchise history.<ref name="2008 Wings">{{cite web|first=Ansar|last=Khan|title=Red Wings win Game 6, capture Stanley Cup|url=https://www.mlive.com/redwings/2008/06/detroit_red_wings_3_pittsburgh_1.html|website=MLive|date=June 4, 2008|access-date=September 19, 2017|archive-date=September 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927213544/https://www.mlive.com/redwings/2008/06/detroit_red_wings_3_pittsburgh_1.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Zetterberg scored the winning goal in the decisive game, and was also named the winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the playoffs.<ref name="2008 Wings"/> Lidstrom became the first non-North American player to captain a Stanley Cup-winning team.<ref>{{cite web|first=Bill|last=Khan|title=Red Wings' Lidstrom becomes first European captain to win Stanley Cup|url=https://www.mlive.com/redwings/2008/06/lidstrom_becomes_first_europea.html|website=MLive|date=June 4, 2008|access-date=September 19, 2017|archive-date=September 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921001709/http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2008/06/lidstrom_becomes_first_europea.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

On July 2, 2008, the Red Wings announced the signing of [[Marián Hossa|Marian Hossa]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Hossa signs one-year deal with Stanley Cup champs|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=3470849|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=July 2, 2008|access-date=September 20, 2017|archive-date=September 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920190811/http://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=3470849|url-status=live}}</ref> On January 1, 2009, the Red Wings played the Chicago Blackhawks in the second [[2009 NHL Winter Classic|NHL Winter Classic]] at Chicago's [[Wrigley Field]], defeating them 6–4.<ref>{{cite web|first=Pat|last=Borzi|title=Red Wings Dominate Blackhawks at Frigid Wrigley Field|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/02/sports/hockey/02wrigley.html|website=The New York Times|date=January 1, 2009|access-date=September 20, 2017|archive-date=September 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921002007/http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/02/sports/hockey/02wrigley.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Although they finished second in the conference to the San Jose Sharks, the Wings became the first team in NHL history to top 100 points in nine straight seasons.<ref>{{cite web|title=2008-09 NHL Summary|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2009.html|website=Hockey-Reference.com|access-date=September 19, 2017|archive-date=September 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920191017/https://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2009.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Bill|last=Roose|title=Wings set new standard for 100-point seasons|url=https://www.nhl.com/redwings/news/wings-set-new-standard-for-100-point-seasons/c-467737|website=Detroit Red Wings|date=March 16, 2009|access-date=September 20, 2017|archive-date=September 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921000512/https://www.nhl.com/redwings/news/wings-set-new-standard-for-100-point-seasons/c-467737|url-status=live}}</ref> In the playoffs, the Red Wings swept the [[Columbus Blue Jackets]], then defeated the eighth-seeded Anaheim Ducks in a hard-fought seven-game series.<ref>{{cite web|title=Red Wings score on power play in final minute to finish off Blue Jackets|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=290423029|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=April 23, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926171841/http://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=290423029|archive-date=September 26, 2018|access-date=January 22, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Cleary's late goal ends Ducks' rally as Red Wings advance to West finals|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=290514005|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=May 15, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926170234/http://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=290514005|archive-date=September 26, 2018|access-date=January 22, 2020}}</ref> They took on the vastly improved Chicago Blackhawks in the conference finals, winning in five games.<ref>{{cite web|title=Helm goal lifts Red Wings into Stanley Cup finals|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=290527005|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=May 28, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926170338/http://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=290527005|archive-date=September 26, 2018|access-date=January 22, 2020}}</ref> The Red Wings would face the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Finals for a second consecutive year, but this series would feature a different outcome as the Penguins defeated the Red Wings in seven games.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fleury robs Wings in final seconds to secure Stanley Cup for underdog Penguins|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=290612005|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=June 13, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170613150223/http://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=290612005|archive-date=June 13, 2017|access-date=January 22, 2020}}</ref> The Red Wings became only the second NHL team to lose the Stanley Cup at home in Game 7.<ref>{{cite web|first=John|last=Kreiser|title=Game 7 history isn't on Penguins' side|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/game-7-history-isnt-on-penguins-side/c-280797660|publisher=National Hockey League|date=May 25, 2016|access-date=September 20, 2017|archive-date=September 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921001513/https://www.nhl.com/news/game-7-history-isnt-on-penguins-side/c-280797660|url-status=live}}</ref>

The Red Wings began the [[2009–10 NHL season]] in [[Stockholm]], losing both games to the St. Louis Blues 4–3 and 5–3, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|title=Blues sweep Wings in Stockholm|url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/blues-sweep-wings-in-stockholm-1.813064|website=CBC Sports|agency=Associated Press|date=October 3, 2009|access-date=September 20, 2017|archive-date=October 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010051542/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/blues-sweep-wings-in-stockholm-1.813064|url-status=live}}</ref> They were plagued by injuries throughout the season and lost the second most man games to injury, with only the last place Edmonton Oilers losing more.<ref name=Injuries>{{cite web|first=Scott|last=Burnside|title=Red Wings: 10 Things You Need To Know|url=http://www.espn.com/nhl/preview2010/team/_/name/det|work=ESPN.com|date=October 4, 2010|access-date=September 21, 2017|archive-date=September 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921192943/http://www.espn.com/nhl/preview2010/team/_/name/det|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Edmonton Oilers Injury Report 2009-10|url=https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/edmonton-oilers-injury-report-2009-10/c-430126|website=Edmonton Oilers|date=April 11, 2010|access-date=September 21, 2017|archive-date=September 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921192715/https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/edmonton-oilers-injury-report-2009-10/c-430126|url-status=live}}</ref> The beginning of the season was a struggle for the Red Wings, with key players out of the lineup, including Zetterberg, [[Tomas Holmström|Tomas Holmstrom]], [[Johan Franzén|Johan Franzen]], [[Valtteri Filppula]] and [[Niklas Kronwall]].<ref name=Injuries/> After the Olympic break, Detroit posted a record of 13–3–2 and earned 28 points, the most by any team in the NHL.<ref>{{cite web|first=Pierre|last=LeBrun|title=Why you can't ignore second-half numbers|url=http://www.espn.com/nhl/blog/_/name/lebrun_pierre/id/5079099/pierre-lebrun-blog-revisiting-second-half-records-playoffs-loom|work=ESPN.com|date=April 5, 2010|access-date=September 21, 2017|archive-date=September 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922050756/http://www.espn.com/nhl/blog/_/name/lebrun_pierre/id/5079099/pierre-lebrun-blog-revisiting-second-half-records-playoffs-loom|url-status=dead}}</ref> This run helped them secure the fifth playoff seed in the Western Conference. This, however, was the first time the Red Wings did not have home ice advantage in a playoff series in ten seasons.<ref>{{cite web|title=2009-2010 NHL Hockey Standings|url=https://www.nhl.com/standings/2009|publisher=National Hockey League|access-date=September 21, 2017|archive-date=September 15, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915160252/https://www.nhl.com/standings/2009|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Ansar |title=Red Wings prepare for the unusual: opening playoffs on the road |url=https://www.mlive.com/redwings/2010/04/red_wings_prepare_for_opening.html |access-date=March 6, 2025 |website=mlive |date=April 11, 2010}}</ref> Detroit won their first-round playoff series over the [[Arizona Coyotes|Phoenix Coyotes]] in seven games.<ref>{{cite web|title=Coyotes' dream season ends as Red Wings roll on with rout|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=300427024|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=April 28, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926170329/http://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=300427024|archive-date=September 26, 2018|access-date=January 22, 2020}}</ref> In the second round, they would be defeated by the San Jose Sharks in five games.<ref>{{cite web|title=Marleau, Thornton punch Sharks' ticket for conference finals|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=300508018|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=May 9, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926170258/http://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=300508018|archive-date=September 26, 2018|access-date=January 22, 2020}}</ref>

[[File:Nicklas Lidstrom 2010-01-31.JPG|thumb|left|upright|[[Nicklas Lidström|Nicklas Lidstrom]] during the [[2009–10 NHL season|2009–10 season]]. Named captain in 2006, he maintained the position until his retirement in 2012.]]
A healthier Red Wings team finished the [[2010–11 NHL season]] with a 47–25–10 record and 104 points to win the Central Division title.<ref>{{cite web|title=2010-2011 NHL Hockey Standings|url=https://www.nhl.com/standings/2010|publisher=National Hockey League|access-date=September 22, 2017|archive-date=September 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922195401/https://www.nhl.com/standings/2010|url-status=live}}</ref> They once again faced the Phoenix Coyotes in the first round of the playoffs, this time sweeping them 4–0.<ref>{{cite web|first=John|last=Marshall|title=Red Wings win 6-3, finish sweep of Coyotes|url=https://www.theoaklandpress.com/news/red-wings-win---finish-sweep-of-coyotes/article_6dd83294-11bb-557c-a178-266d9714a435.html|website=The Oakland Press|date=April 21, 2011|access-date=September 22, 2017|archive-date=September 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180927050200/https://www.theoaklandpress.com/news/red-wings-win---finish-sweep-of-coyotes/article_6dd83294-11bb-557c-a178-266d9714a435.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> The Red Wings then went on to face the Sharks in round two. After losing the first three games of the series, the Red Wings won three consecutive games to force a Game 7, becoming just the eighth team in NHL history to accomplish the feat.<ref>{{cite web|title=Red Wings score three in the 3rd period to force Game 7|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=310510005|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=May 11, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926205450/http://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=310510005|archive-date=September 26, 2018|access-date=January 22, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Noah|last=Trister|title=Red Wings force Game 7 after being down 3-0 to Sharks|url=https://nypost.com/2011/05/11/red-wings-force-game-7-after-being-down-3-0-to-sharks/|website=New York Post|agency=Associated Press|date=May 11, 2011|access-date=September 22, 2017|archive-date=September 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922195723/http://nypost.com/2011/05/11/red-wings-force-game-7-after-being-down-3-0-to-sharks/|url-status=live}}</ref> The Red Wings lost Game 7 to the Sharks by a score of 3–2 and were eliminated.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sharks hold off Red Wings in Game 7, reach West final|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/gametracker/recap/NHL_20110512_DET@SJ|website=CBS Sports|date=May 12, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926170319/https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/gametracker/recap/NHL_20110512_DET@SJ|archive-date=September 26, 2018|access-date=December 23, 2019}}</ref>

During the 2011 off-season, Red Wings defenseman [[Brian Rafalski]] retired.<ref>{{cite web|title=Red Wings' Brian Rafalski retires|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=6587379|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=May 25, 2011|access-date=September 22, 2017|archive-date=September 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923095704/http://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=6587379|url-status=live}}</ref> Detroit soon signed free agent defenseman [[Ian White (ice hockey)|Ian White]] to take his place.<ref>{{cite web|title=Detroit Red Wings sign veteran defenceman Ian White to two-year contract|url=https://thehockeynews.com/news/article/detroit-red-wings-sign-veteran-defenceman-ian-white-to-two-year-contract|website=The Hockey News|date=July 2, 2011|access-date=September 22, 2017|archive-date=September 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923095455/http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/detroit-red-wings-sign-veteran-defenceman-ian-white-to-two-year-contract|url-status=live}}</ref> Long-time Red Wings Chris Osgood and [[Kris Draper]] also announced their retirement from hockey, with both soon taking positions within the club.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chris Osgood retires with 401 wins|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/6783760/chris-osgood-detroit-red-wings-retires-nhl|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=July 19, 2011|access-date=September 22, 2017|archive-date=September 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923051005/http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/6783760/chris-osgood-detroit-red-wings-retires-nhl|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Detroit's Kris Draper Retires|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/27/sports/hockey/detroits-kris-draper-retires.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220101/https://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/27/sports/hockey/detroits-kris-draper-retires.html |archive-date=January 1, 2022 |url-access=limited|website=The New York Times|agency=Associated Press|date=July 26, 2011|access-date=September 22, 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Detroit signed goaltender [[Ty Conklin]] for his second stint with the team.<ref>{{cite web|first=Ansar|last=Khan|title=Red Wings agree to one-year contract with Ty Conklin to back up Jimmy Howard|url=https://www.mlive.com/redwings/2011/07/red_wings_agree_to_one-year_co.html|website=MLive|date=July 20, 2011|access-date=September 22, 2017|archive-date=January 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118113957/https://www.mlive.com/redwings/2011/07/red_wings_agree_to_one-year_co.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Tragedy struck the organization and the rest of the NHL with the [[2011 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl plane crash]], which killed former Red Wings assistant coach [[Brad McCrimmon]] and defenseman [[Ruslan Salei]], who had joined [[Lokomotiv Yaroslavl|the KHL team]] during the summer. [[Stefan Liv]], a former Red Wings goaltending prospect, was also among the fatalities.<ref>{{cite web|title=Russian jet carrying Lokomotiv of KHL crashes, 43 dead|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/6939064/russian-jet-carrying-lokomotiv-khl-crashes-43-dead|work=ESPN.com|agency=ESPN.com news services|date=September 8, 2011|access-date=September 22, 2017|archive-date=September 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923050712/http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/6939064/russian-jet-carrying-lokomotiv-khl-crashes-43-dead|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Victims of 2011 Lokomotiv plane crash|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/victims-of-2011-lokomotiv-plane-crash/c-640860|publisher=National Hockey League|date=September 7, 2012|access-date=September 22, 2017|archive-date=September 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923050813/https://www.nhl.com/news/victims-of-2011-lokomotiv-plane-crash/c-640860|url-status=live}}</ref> The Red Wings then added a patch to the left arm of their uniforms with the trio's initials.<ref>{{cite web|title=Red Wings Offer Special Jersey Patch To Honor Fallen Players|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/red-wings-offer-special-jersey-patch-to-honor-fallen-players/|website=CBS Detroit|date=November 15, 2011|access-date=September 22, 2017|archive-date=November 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221103000905/https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/red-wings-offer-special-jersey-patch-to-honor-fallen-players/|url-status=live}}</ref>

During the season, the Red Wings won an NHL-record 23 consecutive home games.<ref name="Home streak">{{cite web|first=Bill|last=Roose|title=Streak comes to disappointing end|url=https://www.nhl.com/redwings/news/streak-comes-to-disappointing-end/c-618567|website=Detroit Red Wings|date=February 23, 2012|access-date=October 5, 2017|archive-date=October 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006012251/https://www.nhl.com/redwings/news/streak-comes-to-disappointing-end/c-618567|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Jeff Z.|last=Klein|title=In a First-Rate Thriller, a Record Streak Ends|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/24/sports/hockey/red-wings-23-game-home-winning-streak-is-ended.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220101/https://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/24/sports/hockey/red-wings-23-game-home-winning-streak-is-ended.html |archive-date=January 1, 2022 |url-access=limited|website=The New York Times|date=February 23, 2012|access-date=September 22, 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The Red Wings also made the NHL playoffs, extending their streak of 21-straight playoff appearances, as the fifth seed.<ref>{{cite web|title=Wings clinch playoff berth for team-best 21st straight year with rout|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400047874|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=March 27, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926170237/http://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400047874|archive-date=September 26, 2018|access-date=January 22, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=2011-2012 NHL Hockey Standings|url=https://www.nhl.com/standings/2011|publisher=National Hockey League|access-date=September 22, 2017|archive-date=July 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170701055552/https://www.nhl.com/standings/2011|url-status=live}}</ref> They were defeated in five games by their opening round opponent, the Nashville Predators.<ref>{{cite web|title=David Legwand, Predators top Red Wings in five games|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400259148|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=April 21, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926170334/http://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400259148|archive-date=September 26, 2018|access-date=January 22, 2020}}</ref> On May 31, 2012, Nicklas Lidstrom retired.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hedger|first=Brian|title=Seven-time Norris Trophy winner Lidstrom retires|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/seven-time-norris-trophy-winner-lidstrom-retires/c-633292|publisher=National Hockey League|date=May 31, 2012|access-date=May 31, 2012|archive-date=March 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311131641/https://www.nhl.com/news/seven-time-norris-trophy-winner-lidstrom-retires/c-633292|url-status=live}}</ref>

Zetterberg was named successor to Lidstrom as team captain.<ref>{{cite web|title=Red Wings name Henrik Zetterberg as captain|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/red-wings-name-henrik-zetterberg-as-captain/c-650507|publisher=National Hockey League|date=January 15, 2013|access-date=September 23, 2017|archive-date=September 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170924044920/https://www.nhl.com/news/red-wings-name-henrik-zetterberg-as-captain/c-650507|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 1, 2012, the first day of the NHL free agency period, the Red Wings signed Swiss forward [[Damien Brunner]] to a one-year, entry-level contract; forward [[Jordin Tootoo]] to a three-year, $5.7&nbsp;million contract; and goaltender [[Jonas Gustavsson]] to a two-year, $3&nbsp;million deal.<ref>{{cite web|first=Ansar|last=Khan|title=Red Wings' Mike Babcock high on Damien Brunner, views him as a top-six forward right away|url=https://www.mlive.com/redwings/2012/06/red_wings_coach_mike_babcock_h.html|website=MLive|date=June 23, 2012|access-date=September 23, 2017|archive-date=August 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200812215533/https://www.mlive.com/redwings/2012/06/red_wings_coach_mike_babcock_h.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Ansar|last=Khan|title=Red Wings sign disturber Jordin Tootoo to three-year deal worth $1.9 million per season|url=https://www.mlive.com/redwings/2012/07/red_wings_sign_disturber_jordi.html|website=MLive|date=July 1, 2012|access-date=September 23, 2017|archive-date=January 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124042419/https://www.mlive.com/redwings/2012/07/red_wings_sign_disturber_jordi.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Jeff|last=Hancock|title=Monster in Motown: Red Wings sign Jonas Gustavsson|url=https://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2012/7/1/3130024/monster-in-motown-red-wings-sign-jonas-gustavsson|website=Winging It In Motown|date=July 1, 2012|access-date=September 23, 2017|archive-date=September 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170924044926/https://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2012/7/1/3130024/monster-in-motown-red-wings-sign-jonas-gustavsson|url-status=dead}}</ref>

[[File:Holland Zetterberg Babcock.jpg|thumb|right|[[Ken Holland]] and [[Mike Babcock]] named [[Henrik Zetterberg]] as the team captain in 2013.]]
The team won their final four games of the [[2012–13 NHL season|2012–13 season]] to earn the seventh seed of the playoffs. The Red Wings' 3–0 victory over the Dallas Stars on April 27, 2013, preserved their streak of 22 consecutive playoff appearances. As the seventh seed in the [[2013 Stanley Cup playoffs|2013 playoffs]], the Red Wings faced the second-seeded Anaheim Ducks.<ref>{{cite web|first=Ansar|last=Khan|title=Red Wings in playoffs for 22nd consecutive season after beating Dallas, 3-0, will face Anaheim|url=https://www.mlive.com/redwings/2013/04/red_wings_in_playoffs_for_22nd.html|website=MLive|date=April 27, 2013|access-date=September 23, 2017|archive-date=September 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927202344/https://www.mlive.com/redwings/2013/04/red_wings_in_playoffs_for_22nd.html|url-status=live}}</ref> They survived a fierce battle that included four overtime games, winning the series 4–3 after a 3–2 Game 7 victory in Anaheim.<ref>{{cite news|first=Brian|last=Stubits|url=http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/blog/eye-on-hockey/22229812/red-wings-advance-past-ducks-as-veterans-lead-way-in-game-7|title=Red Wings advance past Ducks as veterans lead way in Game 7|work=CBSSports.com|date=May 13, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160205102755/https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/eye-on-hockey/22229812/red-wings-advance-past-ducks-as-veterans-lead-way-in-game-7|archive-date=February 5, 2016|access-date=December 23, 2019}}</ref> The next round pitted the Red Wings against the top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks. Despite jumping out to a 3–1 series lead, the Red Wings would ultimately lose to the eventual Stanley Cup champions in seven games.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hawks eliminate Wings in OT, advance to Western finals|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/gametracker/recap/NHL_20130529_DET@CHI|website=CBS Sports|agency=CBSSports.com wire reports|date=May 29, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170309023839/https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/gametracker/recap/NHL_20130529_DET@CHI|archive-date=March 9, 2017|access-date=December 23, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Blackhawks mount furious rally to win Stanley Cup|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/gametracker/recap/NHL_20130624_CHI@BOS/blackhawks-mount-furious-rally-to-win-stanley-cup|website=CBS Sports|date=June 24, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926170328/https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/gametracker/recap/NHL_20130624_CHI@BOS/blackhawks-mount-furious-rally-to-win-stanley-cup|archive-date=September 26, 2018|access-date=December 23, 2019}}</ref>

On July 5, 2013, the Red Wings signed long time [[Ottawa Senators]] captain [[Daniel Alfredsson]] to a one-year contract and long time [[Florida Panthers|Florida Panther]] [[Stephen Weiss]] to a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|first=Dan|last=Rosen|title=Alfredsson leaves Ottawa, signs with Detroit|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/alfredsson-leaves-ottawa-signs-with-detroit/c-676657|publisher=National Hockey League|date=July 5, 2013|access-date=September 23, 2017|archive-date=September 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923193906/https://www.nhl.com/news/alfredsson-leaves-ottawa-signs-with-detroit/c-676657|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Brian|last=Stubits|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/stephen-weiss-joining-red-wings-with-five-year-contract/|title=Stephen Weiss joining Red Wings with five-year contract|website=CBS Sports|date=July 5, 2013|access-date=January 19, 2015|archive-date=September 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923194148/https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/stephen-weiss-joining-red-wings-with-five-year-contract/|url-status=live}}</ref> In the [[2013–14 NHL season|2013–14 season]], the Red Wings moved to the [[Atlantic Division (NHL)|Atlantic Division]] of the [[Eastern Conference (NHL)|Eastern Conference]] as part of the NHL's realignment. The move to the Eastern Conference allowed them to play a majority of their games against teams in the [[Eastern Time Zone]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Realignment plan approved by Board of Governors|url=https://www.nhl.com/redwings/news/realignment-plan-approved-by-board-of-governors/c-660140|website=Detroit Red Wings|date=March 14, 2013|access-date=December 23, 2019|archive-date=October 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021213858/https://www.nhl.com/redwings/news/realignment-plan-approved-by-board-of-governors/c-660140|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Bill|last=Roose|title=Red Wings unveil 2013-14 schedule|url=https://www.nhl.com/redwings/news/red-wings-unveil-2013-14-schedule/c-678198|website=Detroit Red Wings|date=July 19, 2013|access-date=September 23, 2017|archive-date=September 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923193901/https://www.nhl.com/redwings/news/red-wings-unveil-2013-14-schedule/c-678198|url-status=live}}</ref> On April 9, 2014, the Red Wings clinched their 23rd consecutive playoff appearance.<ref>{{cite web|first=Alex|last=DiFilippo|title=Wings secure 23rd straight playoff spot|url=https://www.nhl.com/redwings/news/wings-secure-23rd-straight-playoff-spot/c-713754|website=Detroit Red Wings|date=April 10, 2010|access-date=September 23, 2017|archive-date=September 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923193936/https://www.nhl.com/redwings/news/wings-secure-23rd-straight-playoff-spot/c-713754|url-status=live}}</ref> They would be eliminated in the first round by the Boston Bruins.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bruins eliminate Red Wings, advance to face Canadiens|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/gametracker/recap/NHL_20140426_DET@BOS|website=CBS Sports|date=April 26, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926170316/https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/gametracker/recap/NHL_20140426_DET@BOS|archive-date=September 26, 2018|access-date=December 23, 2019}}</ref>

On April 9, 2015, the Red Wings clinched their 24th consecutive playoff appearance, thus extending their streak.<ref>{{cite web|title=Wings secure 24th straight playoff berth|url=https://www.nhl.com/redwings/news/wings-secure-24th-straight-playoff-berth/c-762381|website=Detroit Red Wings|date=April 9, 2015|access-date=September 23, 2017|archive-date=September 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170924044841/https://www.nhl.com/redwings/news/wings-secure-24th-straight-playoff-berth/c-762381|url-status=live}}</ref> The team was eliminated in the first round by the [[Tampa Bay Lightning]]. [[Petr Mrázek|Petr Mrazek]] had earned the starting goaltender role from [[Jimmy Howard]], and Kronwall was suspended for Game 7 as Tampa Bay erased a 3–2 deficit to win the series.<ref>{{cite web|first=Helene|last=St. James|title=Helene St. James: Mike Babcock picking Petr Mrazek proves players decide playoff ice-time|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2015/04/13/detroit-red-wings-goaltending-playoffs/25747137/|website=Detroit Free Press|date=April 13, 2015|access-date=September 23, 2017|archive-date=September 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923200937/http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2015/04/13/detroit-red-wings-goaltending-playoffs/25747137/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Ben Bishop has 31 saves as Lightning bury Red Wings on 2 late goals|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400790532|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=April 30, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926170255/http://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400790532|archive-date=September 26, 2018|access-date=January 22, 2020}}</ref> Mike Babcock, concluding the final year of his contract, left the Red Wings to become the new head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mike Babcock hired by Maple Leafs as coach|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/mike-babcock-hired-by-maple-leafs-as-coach/c-768357|publisher=National Hockey League|date=May 20, 2015|access-date=September 23, 2017|archive-date=August 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804013238/https://www.nhl.com/news/mike-babcock-hired-by-maple-leafs-as-coach/c-768357|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Jeff Blashill]], head coach of the Red Wings' top minor league affiliate, the [[Grand Rapids Griffins]], was named his successor on June 9.<ref>{{cite web|first=Paul|last=Harris|title=Detroit Red Wings hire Jeff Blashill as coach|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/detroit-red-wings-hire-jeff-blashill-as-coach/c-770324|publisher=National Hockey League|date=June 9, 2015|access-date=September 23, 2017|archive-date=September 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923194005/https://www.nhl.com/news/detroit-red-wings-hire-jeff-blashill-as-coach/c-770324|url-status=live}}</ref>

On April 9, 2016, despite the Red Wings losing 3–2 to the New York Rangers, the Ottawa Senators defeated the Boston Bruins 6–1 as the Red Wings narrowly made the playoffs and extended their streak to a 25th season.<ref>{{cite web|first=Chris|last=Peters|title=Red Wings clinch 25th consecutive postseason berth despite loss|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/red-wings-clinch-25th-consecutive-postseason-berth-despite-loss/|website=CBS Sports|date=April 9, 2016|access-date=September 23, 2017|archive-date=September 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170924001530/https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/red-wings-clinch-25th-consecutive-postseason-berth-despite-loss/|url-status=live}}</ref> They would lose in the first round to the Lightning again, this time in five games.<ref>{{cite web|first=Helene|last=St. James|title=T.B. 1, Detroit 0: Red Wings struck down by Lightning in five games|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2016/04/21/detroit-red-wings-tampa-bay-lightning-game-5/83367118/|website=Detroit Free Press|date=April 22, 2016|access-date=September 23, 2017|archive-date=September 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170924061901/http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2016/04/21/detroit-red-wings-tampa-bay-lightning-game-5/83367118/|url-status=live}}</ref>

During the off-season, Datsyuk decided to return to Russia.<ref>{{cite web|title=Datsyuk leaving Red Wings to play in Russia|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/pavel-datsyuk-leaving-red-wings-to-play-in-russia/c-280994594|website=NHL.com|date=June 18, 2016|access-date=July 25, 2021|archive-date=June 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160620215832/https://www.nhl.com/news/pavel-datsyuk-leaving-red-wings-to-play-in-russia/c-280994594|url-status=live}}</ref> On February 10, 2017, club owner Mike Ilitch died.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rehbein|first1=Matt|title=Little Caesars founder Mike Ilitch dies at 87|url=https://edition.cnn.com/2017/02/11/us/mike-ilitch-little-caesars-founder-obit/|work=CNN|access-date=February 16, 2017|date=February 11, 2017|archive-date=February 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216213719/http://edition.cnn.com/2017/02/11/us/mike-ilitch-little-caesars-founder-obit/|url-status=live}}</ref> The Red Wings' playoff streak ended after 25 seasons in the 2016–17 season.<ref>{{cite web|last1=St. James|first1=Helene|title=Red Wings' playoff streak officially ends tonight|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2017/03/28/detroit-red-wings-playoff-streak-snapped/99762762/|website=Detroit Free Press|access-date=March 31, 2017|date=March 28, 2017|archive-date=March 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170331193433/http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2017/03/28/detroit-red-wings-playoff-streak-snapped/99762762/|url-status=live}}</ref> The Red Wings won their last game at Joe Louis Arena 4–1 on April 9, 2017, against the New Jersey Devils.<ref>{{cite web|last1=St. James|first1=Helene|title=Red Wings fly past Devils, 4-1; 'a perfect end' for Joe Louis Arena|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2017/04/09/detroit-red-wings-joe-louis-arena/100256168/|website=Detroit Free Press|date=April 9, 2017|access-date=September 23, 2017|archive-date=September 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923215455/http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2017/04/09/detroit-red-wings-joe-louis-arena/100256168/|url-status=live}}</ref>