1978–79 Detroit Red Wings season



The 1978–79 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' 53rd season. The Wings finished 5th in the Norris Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.

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

 * The Red Wings did not win any awards this season.

Draft Picks

 * Ladislav Svozil was the first Czechoslovakian player drafted in the history of the NHL Draft. The Red Wings selected Svozil with their 14th pick in the 1978 Draft.