Winnipeg Jets at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Detroit Red Wings on Dec 31, 2025. Final score: Winnipeg Jets 1, Detroit Red Wings 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Winnipeg Jets 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 | Mason Appleton | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14:05 | 0.18 | 0.90 |
| 2nd | Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 27:48 | 0.04 | 0.84 |
| 3rd | Logan Stanley | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15:34 | 0.05 | 0.80 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Winnipeg Jets–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:22 | DET | Dylan Larkin | Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 14:48 | DET | Mason Appleton | J.T. Compher, Michael Rasmussen | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 07:04 | WPG | Logan Stanley | Jonathan Toews | 5v5 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Winnipeg Jets | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.75 | 1.06 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 3 |
| Corsi % | 61.8% | 38.2% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 48.9% | 51.1% |
| Hits | 24 | 14 |
| Blocks | 11 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Stanley | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:34 | 0.05 | 0.80 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:09 | 0.05 | 0.69 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:15 | 0.05 | 0.30 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:31 | 0.31 | 0.25 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:12 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:44 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Tanner Pearson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:44 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:41 | 0.28 | 0.10 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:06 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:19 | 0.25 | 0.05 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:53 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Gustav Nyquist | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:11 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:36 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:21 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:08 | 0.19 | -0.05 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:06 | 0.36 | -0.10 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:05 | 0.27 | -0.15 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:43 | 0.01 | -0.20 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Appleton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:05 | 0.18 | 0.90 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27:48 | 0.04 | 0.84 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:02 | 0.12 | 0.74 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:37 | 0.04 | 0.64 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:33 | 0.07 | 0.64 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:26 | 0.15 | 0.50 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:01 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:48 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:54 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:52 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Nate Danielson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:28 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:40 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:10 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:50 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:08 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:57 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:31 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:10 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 17 | 19 | 89.5% | -0.38 | L |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 0.39 | W |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Winnipeg Jets 2–1 on Dec 31, 2025, a one-goal game.
Detroit Red Wings generated 1.06 expected goals to Winnipeg Jets's 2.75 — Winnipeg Jets 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.
Mason Appleton led all skaters with a Game Score of 0.9 on 1 goal, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Winnipeg Jets vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Winnipeg Jets 2–1 on Dec 31, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 2, Winnipeg Jets 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mason Appleton led all skaters at 0.9, on 1G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 1.06 expected goals and Winnipeg Jets generated 2.75, so Winnipeg Jets created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Winnipeg Jets put 24 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 19. High-danger chances went 11 to 3.
How did the goaltenders play?
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 17 of 19 (-0.38 goals saved above expected); John Gibson stopped 23 of 24 (0.39 goals saved above expected).