Detroit Red Wings at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Minnesota Wild on Jan 22, 2026. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 3, Minnesota Wild 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 3 |
| Minnesota Wild 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 | Mats Zuccarello | R | 2 | 1 | 2 | 23:01 | 0.50 | 2.14 |
| 2nd | Kirill Kaprizov | L | 2 | 1 | 8 | 25:38 | 1.13 | 2.09 |
| 3rd | Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 29:55 | 0.13 | 1.82 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:39 | DET | Lucas Raymond | Moritz Seider, Dylan Larkin | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 17:19 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Mats Zuccarello, Quinn Hughes | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 16:22 | DET | Lucas Raymond | Marco Kasper | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 00:37 | MIN | Mats Zuccarello | Quinn Hughes, Brock Faber | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 05:36 | DET | James van Riemsdyk | Emmitt Finnie, Travis Hamonic | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 06:11 | MIN | Mats Zuccarello | Ryan Hartman, Kirill Kaprizov | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 00:45 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Quinn Hughes | 3v3 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.70 | 2.87 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 48.6% | 51.4% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Hits | 15 | 18 |
| Blocks | 18 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Raymond | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:10 | 0.25 | 1.55 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:16 | 0.20 | 0.75 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 27:38 | 0.03 | 0.69 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:32 | 0.15 | 0.69 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:29 | 0.06 | 0.69 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7:29 | 0.08 | 0.64 |
| Travis Hamonic | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:04 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:56 | 0.07 | 0.25 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:51 | 0.28 | 0.15 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:57 | 0.32 | 0.10 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:11 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:12 | 0.32 | 0.05 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:14 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:31 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:30 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:53 | 0.32 | 0.00 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:02 | 0.30 | -0.10 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:27 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 23:01 | 0.50 | 2.14 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 25:38 | 1.13 | 2.09 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 29:55 | 0.13 | 1.82 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:25 | 0.18 | 0.99 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25:24 | 0.09 | 0.69 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:10 | 0.10 | 0.20 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:15 | 0.07 | 0.15 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:36 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:30 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:38 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:34 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:16 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:49 | 0.33 | 0.00 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:54 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| David Jiricek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:04 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:13 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:16 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:59 | 0.08 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | Detroit Red Wings | 35 | 39 | 89.7% | 0.57 | O |
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 31 | 34 | 90.9% | 0.49 | W |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4–3 on Jan 22, 2026, a one-goal game.
Minnesota Wild generated 2.87 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 2.7 — Minnesota Wild edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Mats Zuccarello led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.14 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Cam Talbot stopped 35 of 39, worth 0.57 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Detroit Red Wings 4–3 on Jan 22, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 4, Detroit Red Wings 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mats Zuccarello led all skaters at 2.14, on 2G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 2.87 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 2.7, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Detroit Red Wings put 33 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 39. High-danger chances went 14 to 23.
How did the goaltenders play?
Cam Talbot stopped 35 of 39 (0.57 goals saved above expected); Filip Gustavsson stopped 31 of 34 (0.49 goals saved above expected).