Florida Panthers at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Detroit Red Wings on Mar 06, 2026. Final score: Florida Panthers 3, Detroit Red Wings 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 06, 2026 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Florida Panthers score | 3 |
| Detroit Red Wings 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 | Matthew Tkachuk | L | 3 | 0 | 4 | 19:35 | 1.36 | 2.15 |
| 2nd | Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 0 | 3 | 21:17 | 0.55 | 0.85 |
| 3rd | Brad Marchand | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:53 | 0.01 | 0.64 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:06 | FLA | Matthew Tkachuk | Carter Verhaeghe | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 10:56 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | Patrick Kane, Dylan Larkin | 5v3 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 00:35 | FLA | Matthew Tkachuk | Sam Reinhart, Brad Marchand | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 18:08 | FLA | Matthew Tkachuk | — | 6v5 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.49 | 4.91 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 32.0% | 68.0% |
| Hits | 29 | 11 |
| Blocks | 17 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 19:35 | 1.36 | 2.15 |
| Brad Marchand | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:53 | 0.01 | 0.64 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:32 | 0.08 | 0.59 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:19 | 0.23 | 0.44 |
| Tomas Nosek | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:08 | 0.01 | 0.35 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:54 | 0.06 | 0.25 |
| Dmitry Kulikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:12 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:35 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Donovan Sebrango | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:18 | 0.08 | 0.20 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:57 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:37 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:51 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:44 | 0.43 | 0.05 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:04 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:37 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:31 | 0.22 | 0.00 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:30 | 0.30 | -0.05 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:45 | 0.11 | -0.05 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:17 | 0.55 | 0.85 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:28 | 1.08 | 0.64 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:32 | 0.61 | 0.49 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:01 | 0.01 | 0.25 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:20 | 0.57 | 0.10 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:26 | 0.27 | 0.10 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:43 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:31 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:26 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:15 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dominik Shine | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:27 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:15 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:37 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:56 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:31 | 0.51 | -0.05 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:58 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:28 | 0.03 | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 28 | 29 | 96.6% | 2.94 | W |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | 0.59 | L |
Analysis
The Florida Panthers defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3–1 on Mar 06, 2026.
Detroit Red Wings generated 4.91 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 2.49 — Detroit Red Wings owned the better of the chances but Florida Panthers took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Matthew Tkachuk led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.15 on 3 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 28 of 29, worth 2.94 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Florida Panthers beat the Detroit Red Wings 3–1 on Mar 06, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Florida Panthers 3, Detroit Red Wings 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matthew Tkachuk led all skaters at 2.15, on 3G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 4.91 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 2.49, so Detroit Red Wings created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 23 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 29. High-danger chances went 7 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 28 of 29 (2.94 goals saved above expected); John Gibson stopped 20 of 22 (0.59 goals saved above expected).