2008–09 Detroit Red Wings season Game log September

| Date_ | Visitor | Score | Home | Decision | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24 | Montreal | 3 – 2 | Detroit | Howard | 0–0–1 |
| September 25 | Detroit | 4 – 3 | Boston | Larsson | 1–0–1 |
| September 26 | Boston | 2 – 1 | Detroit | Conklin | 1–1–1 |
| September 28 | Atlanta | 0 – 4 | Detroit | Osgood | 2–1–1 |
| September 30 | Detroit | 1 – 2 | Montreal | Howard | 2–1–2 |
| October 1 | Detroit | 4 – 1 | Atlanta | Osgood | 3–1–2 |
| October 3 | Toronto | 3 – 5 | Detroit | Conklin | 4–1–2 |
| October 4 | Detroit | 4 – 3 | Toronto | Osgood | 5–1–2 |
| October 5 | Buffalo | 0 – 3 | Detroit | Conklin | 6–1–2 |