1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season
| 1971–72 Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|
| Division | 5th East |
| Goals for | 261 |
| Team information | |
| General Manager | Ned Harkness |
| Coach |
Doug Barkley Johnny Wilson |
| Captain | Alex Delvecchio |
| Arena | Olympia Stadium |
| Minor league affiliate(s) | Fort Worth Wings (CHL) |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Mickey Redmond (42) |
| Assists | Marcel Dionne (49) |
| Points | Marcel Dionne (77) |
| Penalties in minutes | Gary Bergman (138) |
| Wins | Al Smith (18) |
| Goals against average | Joe Daley (3.15) |
The 1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season was Marcel Dionne's rookie season. The Red Wings placed fifth to miss the playoffs.
Head coach Doug Barkley won just 3 of the first 11 games before being replaced by Johnny Wilson.
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.
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GA = Goals against; GAA = Goals against average
The Red Wings were involved in the following transactions during the 1971–72 season:
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