The Detroit Red Wings celebrate a successful goal, showcasing their strong performance and teamwork.
The Detroit Red Wings are emerging as strong contenders as enhanced advanced statistics highlight their offensive and defensive metrics. With a significant performance in midrange goals and a stellar power play under Coach Todd McLellan, players like Lucas Raymond and Alex DeBrincat have excelled. The addition of goalie John Gibson and contributions from key players suggest a promising future as the team aims for success in the upcoming NHL season.
The Detroit Red Wings emerge as strong contenders ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season, highlighted by advanced statistics revealing key offensive and defensive performance metrics. Last season, the Red Wings ranked tied for fourth in the NHL for midrange goals, scoring a total of 88. Leading the charge was Lucas Raymond with 17 midrange goals, placing him tied for fourth in the league, while Alex DeBrincat contributed with 15 goals, ranking him ninth.
Under coach Todd McLellan, who took the helm on December 26, the Red Wings saw a marked improvement in their power play, achieving the highest success rate in the NHL at 30.2%. This pivotal change allowed Raymond to shine, culminating in a career-high of 80 points during the last season, supported by a significant power play offensive time percentage of 64.9%.
Alex DeBrincat was instrumental to the team’s goal-scoring efficiency, leading the Red Wings with 39 goals, including 13 scored during power-play situations, matching teammate Dylan Larkin. Notably, Larkin ranked high in various advanced metrics, showcasing an impressive power-play offensive zone time percentage of 64.5% and excelling in midrange shots on goal (71; 92nd percentile).
In addition to offensive prowess, the defense also showed promise with the addition of goalie John Gibson, who posted a save percentage of .912 over 29 games. Gibson ranked second in the league for long-range save percentage. He looks to reclaim his form after facing challenges with a sub-.900 save percentage during his previous seasons with the Anaheim Ducks.
Dylan Larkin distinguished himself with elite metrics, including:
Moritz Seider, a pivotal player on defense, showcased his capabilities as well, ranking in the 80th percentile or better among defensemen in eight advanced metrics:
Another notable performer was Justin Holl, a depth player who played 73 games and accumulated 1,079 minutes of ice time. His contributions included 35 hits and 78 blocked shots, although he faced challenges with turnovers, resulting in 66 giveaways and contributing to a minus-20 goal differential.
The Red Wings are aiming to combine positive contributions from younger players like Raymond, Seider, and Marco Kasper with adjustments to underperforming veterans as they head into the offseason. The advanced statistics not only highlight the team’s offensive strengths but also point towards areas for improvement as they seek to enhance their competitiveness in the upcoming season and beyond.
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