| 1980–81 Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|
| Division | 5th Norris |
| 1980–81 record | 19–43–18 |
| Goals for | 252 |
| Goals against | 339 |
| Team information | |
| General Manager | Jimmy Skinner |
| Coach |
Ted Lindsay, Wayne Maxner |
| Captain |
Errol Thompson and Reed Larson |
| Alternate captains | None |
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
Note: Teams that qualified for the playoffs are highlighted in bold.
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;