Calgary Flames vs Detroit Red Wings Head-to-Head

Wings built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 55 of 111 decided meetings (50%) (plus 16 ties). In the shootout era they are 34-27 against each other (56% Wings). 16 historical ties live in the all-time ledger, all predating the 2005 shootout rule. Postseason history is deep: 14 playoff games between the two franchises. Wings have won 8 straight in this matchup, the longest active run in the series. Games average a 2.5-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Flames' 10-goal win. The 2000s produced the deepest sample with 49 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series. Their first recorded meeting fell in 1972, so the rivalry has spanned 54 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Wings won 5-2 on Mar 16, 2026. Through the 2020s Wings have led 8-3 between the teams.