Edmonton Oilers at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Detroit Red Wings on Oct 19, 2025. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 2, Detroit Red Wings 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2025 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 2 |
| 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 | Dylan Larkin | C | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:11 | 0.14 | 2.73 |
| 2nd | Emmitt Finnie | C | 2 | 1 | 4 | 19:25 | 0.66 | 2.34 |
| 3rd | Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 19:13 | 0.00 | 1.38 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Edmonton Oilers–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 08:51 | DET | Dylan Larkin | Ben Chiarot, Lucas Raymond | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 11:54 | DET | Emmitt Finnie | Jacob Bernard-Docker, Dylan Larkin | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 12:25 | EDM | Noah Philp | Vasily Podkolzin, Brett Kulak | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 17:05 | DET | Dylan Larkin | Emmitt Finnie, John Gibson | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 07:33 | EDM | Leon Draisaitl | Brett Kulak, Mattias Ekholm | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 18:38 | DET | Emmitt Finnie | Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin | 5v6 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| Edmonton Oilers | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 18 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.30 | 2.12 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 41.9% | 58.1% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 43.5% | 56.5% |
| Hits | 19 | 24 |
| Blocks | 21 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 19:13 | 0.00 | 1.38 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:11 | 0.08 | 0.89 |
| Noah Philp | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:26 | 0.08 | 0.85 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:33 | 0.37 | 0.75 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:59 | 0.30 | 0.74 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:15 | 0.07 | 0.25 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:43 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:07 | 0.10 | 0.15 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:21 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Isaac Howard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:00 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:51 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:31 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:42 | 0.19 | 0.00 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:04 | 0.14 | 0.00 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:00 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:42 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:51 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:47 | 0.19 | -0.10 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Larkin | C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 19:11 | 0.14 | 2.73 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 19:25 | 0.66 | 2.34 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 17:20 | 0.00 | 1.38 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:14 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:01 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:03 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:45 | 0.04 | 0.20 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:38 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:11 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:59 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:37 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:48 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:56 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:22 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:44 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:12 | 0.25 | 0.00 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:58 | 0.15 | -0.00 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:36 | 0.40 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | Edmonton Oilers | 21 | 24 | 87.5% | -1.28 | L |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 16 | 18 | 88.9% | -0.71 | W |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4–2 on Oct 19, 2025.
Detroit Red Wings generated 2.12 expected goals to Edmonton Oilers's 1.3 — the run of play matched the result, with Detroit Red Wings earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Dylan Larkin led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.73 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
John Gibson stopped 16 of 18, worth -0.71 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Edmonton Oilers vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Edmonton Oilers 4–2 on Oct 19, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 4, Edmonton Oilers 2.
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 2.73, on 2G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 2.12 expected goals and Edmonton Oilers generated 1.3, so Detroit Red Wings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Edmonton Oilers put 18 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 25. High-danger chances went 13 to 15.