23-41 (.388)
Arena
Attendance
14,691 per game
1979 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
3
46
Boris Fistric
RetroSeasons
RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
Detroit Red Wings
1978-79 Season Recap
The Red Wings take a step backward falling back into last place with a 23-41-6 record, while missing the playoff for the 11th time in 13 years.