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 | 2.36 |
| 2nd | Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 24:42 | 0.37 | 2.07 |
| 3rd | Lucas Raymond | L | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14:18 | 0.16 | 1.49 |
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 | 21 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.26 | 3.70 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 28 |
| Corsi % | 39.5% | 60.5% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 1/6 |
| Faceoff % | 41.3% | 58.7% |
| Hits | 13 | 20 |
| Blocks | 11 | 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 | 2.36 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:18 | 0.16 | 1.49 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:07 | 0.00 | 1.27 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:45 | 0.00 | 1.17 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:59 | 0.00 | 1.01 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:59 | 0.19 | 0.83 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:09 | 0.11 | 0.72 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:05 | 0.21 | 0.55 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:13 | 0.54 | 0.50 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:20 | 0.00 | 0.46 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:48 | 0.06 | 0.43 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:17 | 0.01 | 0.26 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:31 | 0.28 | 0.17 |
| John Leonard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:03 | 0.32 | 0.13 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:44 | 0.03 | -0.11 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:32 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:37 | 0.10 | -0.44 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:36 | 0.06 | -0.49 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24:42 | 0.37 | 2.07 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:01 | 0.32 | 0.96 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:36 | 0.45 | 0.96 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:51 | 0.72 | 0.92 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:10 | 0.14 | 0.84 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 28:36 | 0.24 | 0.83 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:20 | 0.15 | 0.78 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:46 | 0.10 | 0.72 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:16 | 0.01 | 0.19 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:25 | 0.03 | 0.16 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:54 | 0.33 | 0.14 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:22 | 0.18 | 0.01 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:23 | 0.01 | -0.03 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:28 | 0.37 | -0.39 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:38 | 0.15 | -0.44 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:45 | 0.03 | -0.47 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:24 | 0.05 | -0.58 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:55 | 0.04 | -0.75 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 34 | 37 | 91.9% | 0.67 | W |
| Hunter Shepard | Ottawa Senators | 10 | 12 | 83.3% | -0.72 | L |
| Leevi Meriläinen | Ottawa Senators | 6 | 9 | 66.7% | -2.07 |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Ottawa Senators 5–3 on Jan 05, 2026.
Ottawa Senators generated 3.7 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 2.26 — 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 2.36 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
John Gibson stopped 34 of 37, worth 0.67 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 2.36, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 3.7 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 2.26, 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 21 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 37. High-danger chances went 12 to 28.