DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MAY 01: Michael Rasmussen #27 of the Detroit Red Wings battles for the puck against Ryan McDonagh #27 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at Little Caesars Arena on May 01, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Although Detroit was not a good team this year, they certainly improved from the 2019-20 squad. The Red Wings finished with 48 points this year, nine more than the previous – with 15 less games. Although there were certainly some low points (The blowout losses to Nashville and Chicago), the team showed resilience, as young players started to improve and contribute.