Tampa Bay Lightning at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Detroit Red Wings on Oct 17, 2025. Final score: Tampa Bay Lightning 1, Detroit Red Wings 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 1 |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 2 |
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 | Dylan Larkin | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23:12 | 0.49 | 1.24 |
| 2nd | Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26:12 | 0.25 | 0.84 |
| 3rd | J.J. Moser | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 21:21 | 0.05 | 0.75 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Tampa Bay Lightning–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:02 | DET | Axel Sandin-Pellikka | Dylan Larkin, Mason Appleton | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 16:17 | TBL | J.J. Moser | Victor Hedman, Conor Geekie | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| OT 03:36 | DET | Dylan Larkin | J.T. Compher | 3v3 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.48 | 3.42 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 54.8% | 45.2% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 44.1% | 55.9% |
| Hits | 20 | 27 |
| Blocks | 13 | 22 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:12 | 0.25 | 0.84 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:21 | 0.05 | 0.75 |
| Conor Geekie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:39 | 0.01 | 0.64 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:49 | 0.22 | 0.20 |
| Mitchell Chaffee | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:18 | 0.46 | 0.15 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:56 | 0.18 | 0.15 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:44 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:16 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:06 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Jack Finley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:51 | 0.49 | 0.05 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:51 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 24:56 | 0.64 | 0.00 |
| Curtis Douglas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:27 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:26 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:19 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:49 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:11 | 0.51 | -0.10 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:37 | 0.11 | -0.15 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Larkin | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 23:12 | 0.49 | 1.24 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:27 | 0.05 | 0.75 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:55 | 0.07 | 0.69 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.15 | 0.64 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:35 | 0.36 | 0.40 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27:19 | 0.11 | 0.30 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:07 | 0.26 | 0.25 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:28 | 0.25 | 0.20 |
| Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:36 | 0.26 | 0.15 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:40 | 0.45 | 0.15 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:26 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:54 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:42 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:15 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:05 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:34 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:07 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:42 | 0.09 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 29 | 31 | 93.5% | 0.22 | O |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 31 | 32 | 96.9% | 1.20 | W |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2–1 on Oct 17, 2025, a one-goal game.
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.42 expected goals to Tampa Bay Lightning's 3.48 — Tampa Bay Lightning owned the better of the chances but Detroit Red Wings took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Dylan Larkin led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.24 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
John Gibson stopped 31 of 32, worth 1.2 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2–1 on Oct 17, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 2, Tampa Bay Lightning 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Dylan Larkin led all skaters at 1.24, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.42 expected goals and Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.48, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Tampa Bay Lightning put 32 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 31. High-danger chances went 18 to 11.