1968–69 Detroit Red Wings season



The 1968–69 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' 43rd season. The Red Wings finished 5th in the East Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.

Pre-season
The Red Wings held their training camp in Port Huron, Michigan.

Regular Season
Gordie Howe scored the 700th goal of his career during the 7-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on December 4, 1968.

Playoffs

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

Regular Season

 * Scoring
 * Goaltending

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals

MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts

Awards and Records

 * Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: Alex Delvecchio
 * Gordie Howe, Right Wing, NHL First Team All-Star
 * Frank Mahovlich, Left Wing, NHL Second Team All-Star

Trivia

 * Red Wings who recorded a hat trick this season include:
 * Frank Mahovlich during the 7-5 win over the Boston Bruins on October 31, 1968.
 * Garry Unger during the 5-2 win over the Minnesota North Stars on December 15, 1968.
 * Frank Mahovlich during the 6-3 win over Minnesota on December 31, 1968.
 * Pete Stemkowski during the 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings on January 9, 1969.
 * Frank Mahovlich had a four goal game during the 5-1 win over Oakland Seals on January 12, 1969.
 * Gordie Howe during the 6-1 win over the Chicago Black Hawks on February 6, 1969.
 * Frank Mahovlich during the 5-0 win over Los Angeles on February 9, 1969.
 * Gordie Howe during the 6-3 win over Los Angeles on February 16, 1969.