Detroit Red Wings at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Boston Bruins on Jan 13, 2026. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 0, Boston Bruins 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 0 |
| Boston Bruins 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 | Pavel Zacha | C | 1 | 0 | 5 | 15:04 | 0.47 | 1.92 |
| 2nd | Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 1 | 10 | 13:50 | 0.81 | 1.49 |
| 3rd | Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16:29 | 0.00 | 1.29 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 10:59 | BOS | Pavel Zacha | Mason Lohrei, Viktor Arvidsson | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 03:49 | BOS | Fraser Minten | Charlie McAvoy, David Pastrnak | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 16:01 | BOS | Mark Kastelic | Tanner Jeannot, Sean Kuraly | 5v6 | 0–3 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 41 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.92 | 3.75 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 45.0% | 55.0% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 39.4% | 60.6% |
| Hits | 14 | 18 |
| Blocks | 16 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:27 | 0.09 | 0.97 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26:39 | 0.16 | 0.80 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:17 | 0.00 | 0.41 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:06 | 1.17 | 0.39 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:41 | 0.40 | 0.34 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:27 | 0.00 | 0.24 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:26 | 0.11 | 0.22 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:09 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:13 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:40 | 0.50 | 0.02 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:23 | 0.18 | -0.02 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:27 | 0.01 | -0.36 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:49 | 0.00 | -0.68 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:00 | 0.07 | -0.92 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:45 | 0.08 | -0.94 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:44 | 0.04 | -1.01 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:47 | 0.05 | -1.10 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:48 | 0.05 | -1.29 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Zacha | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 15:04 | 0.47 | 1.92 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 13:50 | 0.81 | 1.49 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:29 | 0.00 | 1.29 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:58 | 0.32 | 1.11 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:30 | 0.43 | 0.99 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:29 | 0.26 | 0.90 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12:36 | 0.60 | 0.85 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:39 | 0.02 | 0.79 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:06 | 0.02 | 0.51 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:00 | 0.13 | 0.43 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:46 | 0.11 | 0.39 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:22 | 0.01 | 0.30 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:03 | 0.01 | 0.27 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:55 | 0.02 | 0.11 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:01 | 0.08 | 0.01 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:24 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:57 | 0.26 | -0.10 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:17 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | Detroit Red Wings | 38 | 40 | 95.0% | 1.14 | L |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 24 | 24 | 100.0% | 2.85 | W |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3–0 on Jan 13, 2026.
Boston Bruins generated 3.75 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 2.92 — the run of play matched the result, with Boston Bruins earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Pavel Zacha led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.92 on 1 goal, 5 shots on goal.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 24 of 24, worth 2.85 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs Boston Bruins game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 3–0 on Jan 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 3, Detroit Red Wings 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Pavel Zacha led all skaters at 1.92, on 1G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 3.75 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 2.92, so Boston Bruins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Detroit Red Wings put 24 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 41. High-danger chances went 13 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Cam Talbot stopped 38 of 40 (1.14 goals saved above expected); Jeremy Swayman stopped 24 of 24 (2.85 goals saved above expected).