1988–89 Detroit Red Wings season



The 1988–89 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' 56th season. The Wings finished 1st in the Norris Division and lost the Division Semi-finals to the Chicago Blackhawks 4 games to 2.

Regular Season

 * October 6, 1988: In a game against the Detroit Red Wings, Wayne Gretzky made his debut as a member of the Los Angeles Kings. Gretzky scored on his first shot, and contributed 3 assists in an 8-2 victory.

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

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

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

Awards and Records

 * Steve Yzerman, Club Record, Most Points in One Season (155)
 * Lester B. Pearson Award: Steve Yzerman
 * Gerard Gallant, Left Wing, NHL Second Team All-Star