Detroit Red Wings at Edmonton Oilers
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Edmonton Oilers on Dec 11, 2025. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 1, Edmonton Oilers 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Venue | Rogers Place |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 1 |
| Edmonton Oilers 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 | Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 4 | 4 | 20:08 | 0.19 | 2.46 |
| 2nd | Zach Hyman | L | 3 | 0 | 7 | 19:30 | 0.75 | 2.25 |
| 3rd | Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 21:00 | 0.38 | 1.23 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–Edmonton Oilers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:25 | EDM | Zach Hyman | Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 02:46 | EDM | Mattias Ekholm | Connor McDavid, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 05:41 | DET | Simon Edvinsson | Nate Danielson, Elmer Soderblom | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 17:48 | EDM | Zach Hyman | Connor McDavid, Darnell Nurse | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 18:43 | EDM | Zach Hyman | Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.44 | 3.02 |
| High-danger shots | 23 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 58.4% | 41.6% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 45.8% | 54.2% |
| Hits | 9 | 25 |
| Blocks | 11 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:38 | 0.14 | 0.80 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:07 | 0.23 | 0.69 |
| Nate Danielson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:41 | 0.18 | 0.64 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:55 | 0.28 | 0.15 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:36 | 0.48 | 0.15 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:15 | 0.59 | 0.10 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:44 | 0.29 | 0.05 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:49 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:54 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:12 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:26 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:55 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Travis Hamonic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:36 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:50 | 0.21 | -0.05 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:02 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:33 | 0.16 | -0.15 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:19 | 0.18 | -0.15 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 20:08 | 0.19 | 2.46 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 19:30 | 0.75 | 2.25 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:00 | 0.38 | 1.23 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:29 | 0.05 | 0.80 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:57 | 0.05 | 0.69 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:18 | 0.03 | 0.64 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:22 | 0.46 | 0.40 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:15 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Mattias Janmark | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:47 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Curtis Lazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:46 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:34 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:36 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:45 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Alec Regula | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:36 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| David Tomasek | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:33 | 0.23 | 0.00 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:34 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:03 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:47 | 0.24 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | Detroit Red Wings | 25 | 28 | 89.3% | -0.49 | L |
| Stuart Skinner | Edmonton Oilers | 27 | 28 | 96.4% | 2.83 | W |
Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4–1 on Dec 11, 2025.
Edmonton Oilers generated 3.02 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 3.44 — Detroit Red Wings owned the better of the chances but Edmonton Oilers 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.
Connor McDavid led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.46 on 4 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Stuart Skinner stopped 27 of 28, worth 2.83 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs Edmonton Oilers game?
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Detroit Red Wings 4–1 on Dec 11, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Edmonton Oilers 4, Detroit Red Wings 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Connor McDavid led all skaters at 2.46, on 0G, 4A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Edmonton Oilers generated 3.02 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 3.44, so Detroit Red Wings created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Detroit Red Wings put 28 shots on goal and Edmonton Oilers put 29. High-danger chances went 23 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Cam Talbot stopped 25 of 28 (-0.49 goals saved above expected); Stuart Skinner stopped 27 of 28 (2.83 goals saved above expected).