Detroit Red Wings at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Ottawa Senators on Feb 26, 2026. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 2, Ottawa Senators 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 2 |
| Ottawa Senators score | 1 |
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 | Dylan Larkin | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 23:11 | 0.32 | 1.38 |
| 2nd | Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 26:39 | 0.21 | 1.37 |
| 3rd | Brady Tkachuk | L | 1 | 0 | 3 | 15:52 | 0.34 | 1.10 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 18:44 | OTT | Brady Tkachuk | Jake Sanderson, Tim Stützle | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 05:24 | DET | Dylan Larkin | Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| OT 01:50 | DET | Dylan Larkin | Lucas Raymond | 3v3 | 2–1 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.91 | 3.31 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 47.2% | 52.8% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| Hits | 18 | 30 |
| Blocks | 21 | 25 |
| Giveaways | 8 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Larkin | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 23:11 | 0.32 | 1.38 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 20:42 | 0.34 | 1.09 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:48 | 0.04 | 0.71 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:15 | 0.16 | 0.24 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:38 | 0.02 | 0.11 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:07 | 0.02 | 0.09 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:37 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:43 | 0.26 | 0.03 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:09 | 0.31 | 0.01 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:48 | 0.21 | -0.02 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:46 | 0.02 | -0.03 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:35 | 0.10 | -0.08 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:48 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:29 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:33 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:43 | 0.00 | -0.16 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:43 | 0.02 | -0.24 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:59 | 0.04 | -0.28 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 26:39 | 0.21 | 1.37 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:52 | 0.34 | 1.10 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:51 | 0.75 | 0.69 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:45 | 0.02 | 0.66 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:00 | 0.32 | 0.64 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:42 | 0.42 | 0.50 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:58 | 0.00 | 0.49 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:35 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:23 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:19 | 0.24 | 0.25 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:05 | 0.06 | 0.24 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:58 | 0.02 | 0.22 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:21 | 0.08 | 0.19 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:25 | 0.08 | 0.17 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:38 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:40 | 0.22 | -0.03 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:10 | 0.31 | -0.03 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:55 | 0.13 | -0.17 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 26 | 27 | 96.3% | 2.02 | W |
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 18 | 20 | 90.0% | -0.22 | O |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Ottawa Senators 2–1 on Feb 26, 2026, a one-goal game.
Ottawa Senators generated 3.31 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 1.91 — 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.
Dylan Larkin led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.38 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
John Gibson stopped 26 of 27, worth 2.02 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 2–1 on Feb 26, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 2, Ottawa Senators 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Dylan Larkin led all skaters at 1.38, on 2G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 3.31 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 1.91, 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 27. High-danger chances went 8 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
John Gibson stopped 26 of 27 (2.02 goals saved above expected); Linus Ullmark stopped 18 of 20 (-0.22 goals saved above expected).