Boston Bruins at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Detroit Red Wings on Dec 02, 2025. Final score: Boston Bruins 4, Detroit Red Wings 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 02, 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 | 0.13 | 3.72 |
| 2nd | Lucas Raymond | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:57 | 0.21 | 1.61 |
| 3rd | Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:26 | 0.17 | 1.60 |
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) | 4.53 | 2.83 |
| 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 | 0.34 | 1.52 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16:52 | 0.41 | 1.23 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:14 | 0.04 | 1.16 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 18:42 | 0.59 | 0.86 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:53 | 0.13 | 0.75 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:32 | 0.26 | 0.55 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:00 | 0.57 | 0.38 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:12 | 0.19 | 0.34 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:45 | 0.35 | 0.18 |
| Michael Callahan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:51 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:51 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:42 | 0.01 | -0.02 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:56 | 0.30 | -0.07 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:36 | 0.12 | -0.35 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:30 | 0.46 | -0.36 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:20 | 0.72 | -0.50 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:53 | 0.00 | -0.97 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:10 | 0.11 | -1.00 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Seider | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 22:55 | 0.13 | 3.72 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:57 | 0.21 | 1.61 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:26 | 0.17 | 1.60 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:08 | 0.00 | 1.56 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15:04 | 0.20 | 1.28 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:34 | 0.28 | 1.18 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:09 | 0.27 | 1.09 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:15 | 0.00 | 0.80 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:44 | 0.32 | 0.75 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:38 | 0.18 | 0.65 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:06 | 0.02 | 0.62 |
| Nate Danielson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11:37 | 0.87 | 0.52 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:49 | 0.15 | 0.28 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:22 | 0.06 | 0.23 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:43 | 0.14 | 0.22 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:20 | 0.04 | 0.11 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:10 | 0.29 | 0.02 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:03 | 0.05 | -0.14 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 18 | 23 | 78.3% | -2.87 | L |
| Joonas Korpisalo | Boston Bruins | 9 | 9 | 100.0% | 0.70 | |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 34 | 38 | 89.5% | 0.53 | W |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Boston Bruins 5–4 on Dec 02, 2025, a one-goal game.
Detroit Red Wings generated 2.83 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 4.53 — Boston Bruins 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.
Moritz Seider led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.72 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 9 of 9, worth 0.7 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 02, 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 3.72, on 1G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 2.83 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 4.53, so Boston Bruins created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
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.