Detroit Red Wings at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Ottawa Senators on Jan 05, 2026. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 5, Ottawa Senators 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 05, 2026 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 5 |
| Ottawa Senators score | 3 |
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 | James van Riemsdyk | L | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12:44 | 0.19 | 1.98 |
| 2nd | Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 24:42 | 0.36 | 1.38 |
| 3rd | Dylan Cozens | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 18:51 | 1.35 | 0.90 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:06 | DET | Andrew Copp | — | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 13:51 | DET | Dylan Larkin | James van Riemsdyk, Alex DeBrincat | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 19:43 | DET | James van Riemsdyk | Jacob Bernard-Docker, Albert Johansson | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 07:33 | OTT | Claude Giroux | Fabian Zetterlund, Jordan Spence | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 14:10 | OTT | Dylan Cozens | Jake Sanderson, Tim Stützle | 5v4 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 15:42 | DET | Lucas Raymond | J.T. Compher, James van Riemsdyk | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 06:55 | OTT | Brady Tkachuk | Tim Stützle, Drake Batherson | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 12:53 | DET | Michael Rasmussen | Simon Edvinsson | 5v4 | 5–3 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.12 | 4.72 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 39.5% | 60.5% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 1/6 |
| Faceoff % | 41.3% | 58.7% |
| Hits | 13 | 20 |
| Blocks | 10 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 12:44 | 0.19 | 1.98 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:59 | 0.17 | 0.75 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:18 | 0.16 | 0.75 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:13 | 0.44 | 0.70 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:09 | 0.09 | 0.64 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:07 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:05 | 0.21 | 0.60 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:45 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:20 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:59 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:48 | 0.06 | 0.30 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:32 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:44 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:37 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| John Leonard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:03 | 0.32 | 0.00 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:36 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:31 | 0.23 | 0.00 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:17 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24:42 | 0.36 | 1.38 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:51 | 1.35 | 0.90 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:01 | 0.26 | 0.70 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 28:36 | 0.20 | 0.69 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:20 | 0.14 | 0.64 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:36 | 0.45 | 0.60 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:46 | 0.10 | 0.59 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:10 | 0.14 | 0.49 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:55 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:38 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:23 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:16 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:24 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:54 | 0.26 | 0.05 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:45 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:28 | 0.35 | 0.05 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:25 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:22 | 0.14 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 34 | 37 | 92.1% | 1.10 | W |
| Hunter Shepard | Ottawa Senators | 10 | 12 | 83.3% | -0.53 | L |
| Leevi Meriläinen | Ottawa Senators | 6 | 9 | 62.5% | -2.16 |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Ottawa Senators 5–3 on Jan 05, 2026.
Ottawa Senators generated 4.72 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 2.12 — Ottawa Senators 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.
James van Riemsdyk led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.98 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
John Gibson stopped 34 of 37, worth 1.1 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs Ottawa Senators game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Ottawa Senators 5–3 on Jan 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 5, Ottawa Senators 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — James van Riemsdyk led all skaters at 1.98, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 4.72 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 2.12, so Ottawa Senators 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 20 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 38. High-danger chances went 7 to 17.