1996–97 Detroit Red Wings season December December

| Date_ | Visitor | Score | Home | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | Florida | 4 – 2 | Detroit | 14–9–3 |
| December 3 | Vancouver | 2 – 2 | Detroit | 14–9–4 |
| December 4 | Detroit | 2 – 0 | Washington | 15–9–4 |
| December 10 | Edmonton | 0 – 0 | Detroit | 15–9–5 |
| December 12 | Chicago | 2 – 6 | Detroit | 16–9–5 |
| December 15 | Toronto | 1 – 3 | Detroit | 17–9–5 |
| December 17 | Detroit | 3 – 4 | Colorado | 17–10–5 |
| December 18 | Detroit | 3 – 3 | Calgary | 17–10–6 |
| December 20 | Detroit | 2 – 3 | Vancouver | 17–11–6 |
| December 22 | Detroit | 6 – 2 | Edmonton | 18–11–6 |
| December 26 | Washington | 4 – 5 | Detroit | 19–11–6 |
| December 28 | Detroit | 7 – 1 | NY Islanders | 20–11–6 |
| December 30 | Phoenix | 5 – 3 | Detroit | 20–12–6 |