Ottawa Senators at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Detroit Red Wings on Jan 18, 2026. Final score: Ottawa Senators 3, Detroit Red Wings 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2026 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Ottawa Senators score | 3 |
| Detroit Red Wings 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 | Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 1 | 7 | 23:14 | 0.50 | 1.49 |
| 2nd | Drake Batherson | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:37 | 0.34 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19:51 | 0.28 | 1.08 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:26 | OTT | Drake Batherson | Fabian Zetterlund, Thomas Chabot | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 05:05 | OTT | Dylan Cozens | Brady Tkachuk, Drake Batherson | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 07:16 | DET | Axel Sandin-Pellikka | Patrick Kane, Andrew Copp | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 06:06 | DET | Lucas Raymond | Marco Kasper, Ben Chiarot | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 16:53 | DET | James van Riemsdyk | Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat | 5v4 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 19:05 | OTT | Shane Pinto | Claude Giroux, David Perron | 4v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 00:36 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | Andrew Copp | 3v3 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.03 | 4.44 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 42.7% | 57.3% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 59.3% | 40.7% |
| Hits | 24 | 19 |
| Blocks | 10 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Batherson | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:37 | 0.34 | 1.44 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:55 | 0.19 | 0.90 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:50 | 0.25 | 0.79 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:23 | 0.51 | 0.75 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:42 | 0.11 | 0.74 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:46 | 0.42 | 0.74 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:11 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:42 | 0.29 | 0.39 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:51 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:44 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:06 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:20 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:57 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:38 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:26 | 0.10 | -0.05 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:17 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:57 | 0.21 | -0.10 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:24 | 0.07 | -0.10 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 23:14 | 0.50 | 1.49 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:51 | 0.28 | 1.08 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:42 | 0.08 | 0.89 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:21 | 0.08 | 0.75 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:02 | 0.05 | 0.75 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:24 | 0.40 | 0.74 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:03 | 0.06 | 0.69 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:19 | 0.76 | 0.65 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:39 | 0.03 | 0.64 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:22 | 0.05 | 0.25 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:33 | 0.04 | 0.20 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:58 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:26 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:58 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:14 | 0.34 | -0.10 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:44 | 0.30 | -0.10 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:38 | 0.21 | -0.15 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:36 | 0.03 | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Reimer | Ottawa Senators | 30 | 34 | 88.2% | 0.77 | O |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 19 | 22 | 86.4% | 0.68 | W |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Ottawa Senators 4–3 on Jan 18, 2026, a one-goal game.
Detroit Red Wings generated 4.44 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 3.03 — Detroit Red Wings edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Alex DeBrincat led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.49 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 7 shots on goal.
James Reimer stopped 30 of 34, worth 0.77 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Ottawa Senators 4–3 on Jan 18, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 4, Ottawa Senators 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alex DeBrincat led all skaters at 1.49, on 1G, 1A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 4.44 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 3.03, so Detroit Red Wings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 22 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 34. High-danger chances went 15 to 18.
How did the goaltenders play?
James Reimer stopped 30 of 34 (0.77 goals saved above expected); John Gibson stopped 19 of 22 (0.68 goals saved above expected).