1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season



The 1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' 46th season and saw the debut of Marcel Dionne. The Red Wings finished 5th in the East Division and missed the playoffs.

Regular Season
During his first season for Detroit in 1971-72, Marcel Dionne set an NHL record for scoring by a rookie with 77 points. This record has since been surpassed.

Playoffs

 * The Red Wings did not qualify for the post season.

Forwards
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes

Defencemen
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes

Goaltending
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GA = Goals against; GAA = Goals against average

Awards and Records

 * Marcel Dionne, most points by a rookie (77 points, since surpassed)

Transactions
The Red Wings were involved in the following transactions during the 1971–72 season: