1980–81 Detroit Red Wings season

The 1980–81 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' 49th season, 55th overall for the franchise.

Regular season

 * 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;

Draft picks
Detroit's draft picks at the 1980 NHL Entry Draft held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal.