Detroit Red Wings: Top 15 Moments from the Past 15 Years

DETROIT, MI - APRIL 09: Former Detroit Red Wing Steve Yzerman #19 enters a ceremony honoring Joe Louis Arena on April 9, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. The Detroit Red Wings beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 in the last NHL game at the arena. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - APRIL 09: Former Detroit Red Wing Steve Yzerman #19 enters a ceremony honoring Joe Louis Arena on April 9, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. The Detroit Red Wings beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 in the last NHL game at the arena. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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9. 2013-2014 Playoff Push

The Red Wings had a franchise record number of man games lost to injuries in the 2013-2014 season.  Despite this, they fought hard to keep their playoff streak alive.  Besides winning the Stanley Cup, this is probably Mike Babcock’s biggest achievement during his time as coach of the Red Wings.  Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk played a combined 67 games and the Red Wings were forced to dress 38 different skaters throughout the season.  On some nights , this team seemed to be more Grand Rapids than Detroit but somehow they squeaked into the playoffs.