Florida Panthers at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Detroit Red Wings on Oct 15, 2025. Final score: Florida Panthers 1, Detroit Red Wings 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Florida Panthers score | 1 |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 4 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Mason Appleton | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 15:12 | 0.58 | 1.60 |
| 2nd | Michael Rasmussen | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11:13 | 0.25 | 1.34 |
| 3rd | Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19:56 | 0.59 | 1.33 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 02:09 | DET | Mason Appleton | Dylan Larkin | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 09:36 | DET | Patrick Kane | Moritz Seider, Dylan Larkin | 5v3 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 14:05 | FLA | Brad Marchand | Anton Lundell | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 18:02 | DET | Mason Appleton | Michael Rasmussen, Alex DeBrincat | 5v6 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 19:42 | DET | Michael Rasmussen | Alex DeBrincat | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.25 | 3.27 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 53.9% | 46.1% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 44.3% | 55.7% |
| Hits | 32 | 15 |
| Blocks | 9 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 23 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 3 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:56 | 0.19 | 0.75 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:08 | 0.22 | 0.59 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:34 | 0.07 | 0.30 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:58 | 0.25 | 0.20 |
| Jonah Gadjovich | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:47 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:48 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:23 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:40 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:59 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.47 | 0.05 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:16 | 0.57 | 0.05 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:25 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:46 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:57 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:17 | 0.29 | -0.00 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:14 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:53 | 0.16 | -0.10 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:31 | 0.09 | -0.15 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Appleton | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 15:12 | 0.58 | 1.60 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11:13 | 0.25 | 1.34 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:56 | 0.59 | 1.33 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18:20 | 0.41 | 1.28 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:54 | 0.14 | 0.70 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25:30 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:04 | 0.36 | 0.20 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:43 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:49 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:50 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:33 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:52 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:06 | 0.11 | -0.05 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:48 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:53 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:12 | 0.09 | -0.05 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:15 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:52 | 0.02 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | 0.22 | L |
| Cam Talbot | Detroit Red Wings | 20 | 21 | 95.2% | 1.23 | W |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Florida Panthers 4–1 on Oct 15, 2025.
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.27 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 2.25 — the run of play matched the result, with Detroit Red Wings earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Mason Appleton led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.6 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Cam Talbot stopped 20 of 21, worth 1.23 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Florida Panthers 4–1 on Oct 15, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 4, Florida Panthers 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mason Appleton led all skaters at 1.6, on 2G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.27 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 2.25, so Detroit Red Wings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 21 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 25. High-danger chances went 18 to 12.