The 1977–78 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' 46th season, 52nd overall for the franchise. Regular season Final standings Schedule and results Player statistics Regular season Scoring Goaltending Playoffs Scoring Goaltending 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; Transactions The Red Wings were involved in the following transactions during the 1977–78 season. Trades Free Agents Draft picks Detroit's picks at the 1977 NHL amateur draft in Mount Royal Hotel in Montreal, Quebec. See also 1977–78 NHL season References Detroit Red Wings seasons Detroit Detroit Detroit Red Detroit Red