Boston Bruins at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Detroit Red Wings on Dec 03, 2025. Final score: Boston Bruins 4, Detroit Red Wings 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 03, 2025 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Boston Bruins score | 4 |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 5 |
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 | Moritz Seider | D | 1 | 2 | 1 | 22:55 | 0.18 | 1.83 |
| 2nd | Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 3 | 2 | 24:59 | 1.56 | 1.72 |
| 3rd | Alex Steeves | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 16:52 | 0.57 | 1.65 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:52 | DET | James van Riemsdyk | Albert Johansson, Moritz Seider | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 13:49 | DET | Moritz Seider | Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 01:35 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | — | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 11:09 | BOS | Jonathan Aspirot | Nikita Zadorov, Tanner Jeannot | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 15:38 | BOS | Alex Steeves | Hampus Lindholm, Morgan Geekie | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 16:15 | DET | Ben Chiarot | Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 03:55 | DET | Lucas Raymond | Moritz Seider, Patrick Kane | 5v4 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 14:57 | BOS | Marat Khusnutdinov | Hampus Lindholm, Morgan Geekie | 4v4 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 19:48 | BOS | Alex Steeves | Pavel Zacha, Hampus Lindholm | 5v6 | 4–5 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 38 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.17 | 5.36 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 53.1% | 46.9% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Hits | 27 | 18 |
| Blocks | 15 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 24:59 | 1.56 | 1.72 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16:52 | 0.57 | 1.65 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 18:42 | 2.62 | 1.38 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:14 | 0.04 | 0.95 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:53 | 0.13 | 0.84 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:32 | 0.33 | 0.70 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:00 | 0.62 | 0.64 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:10 | 1.49 | 0.35 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:12 | 0.25 | 0.35 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:51 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:30 | 1.42 | 0.05 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:36 | 0.21 | 0.05 |
| Michael Callahan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:51 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:56 | 0.43 | 0.00 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:53 | 0.81 | -0.05 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:20 | 0.96 | -0.05 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:42 | 0.09 | -0.41 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:45 | 0.35 | -0.60 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Seider | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 22:55 | 0.18 | 1.83 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:26 | 0.17 | 1.44 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:57 | 0.57 | 1.34 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15:04 | 0.57 | 1.23 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:38 | 0.42 | 0.85 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:15 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:09 | 0.53 | 0.75 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:34 | 0.83 | 0.74 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:20 | 0.04 | 0.30 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:06 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:49 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| Nate Danielson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11:37 | 1.41 | 0.10 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:22 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:44 | 1.06 | 0.05 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:08 | 0.31 | 0.00 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:03 | 0.31 | 0.00 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:43 | 0.18 | 0.00 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:10 | 0.29 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 18 | 23 | 78.3% | -2.39 | L |
| Joonas Korpisalo | Boston Bruins | 9 | 9 | 100.0% | 1.12 | |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 34 | 38 | 89.5% | -0.76 | W |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Boston Bruins 5–4 on Dec 03, 2025, a one-goal game.
Detroit Red Wings generated 5.36 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 5.17 — Detroit Red Wings edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Moritz Seider led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.83 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 9 of 9, worth 1.12 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Boston Bruins 5–4 on Dec 03, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 5, Boston Bruins 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Moritz Seider led all skaters at 1.83, on 1G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 5.36 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 5.17, so Detroit Red Wings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 38 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 32. High-danger chances went 10 to 21.