Detroit Red Wings at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Mar 12, 2026. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 1, Tampa Bay Lightning 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 1 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning 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 | Gage Goncalves | C | 2 | 0 | 5 | 18:47 | 0.59 | 2.97 |
| 2nd | Brayden Point | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18:13 | 0.30 | 2.01 |
| 3rd | Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:33 | 0.19 | 1.72 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 00:49 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | Nikita Kucherov, Corey Perry | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 01:35 | TBL | Gage Goncalves | Brayden Point | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 07:05 | DET | J.T. Compher | Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 16:22 | TBL | Gage Goncalves | Brayden Point, Nikita Kucherov | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 16:55 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | Anthony Cirelli | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.58 | 4.01 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 43.8% | 56.2% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/1 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 21 | 22 |
| Blocks | 20 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 10 | 2 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Compher | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:26 | 0.31 | 0.53 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:15 | 0.10 | 0.45 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:19 | 0.41 | 0.45 |
| Dominik Shine | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:09 | 0.24 | 0.38 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:52 | 0.26 | 0.21 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:11 | 0.04 | 0.17 |
| Sheldon Dries | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:16 | 0.09 | 0.16 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:44 | 0.32 | 0.05 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:52 | 0.19 | -0.12 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:07 | 0.13 | -0.15 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:50 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:47 | 0.07 | -0.21 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:14 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:58 | 0.10 | -0.46 |
| Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:27 | 0.00 | -0.56 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:12 | 0.14 | -0.60 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:36 | 0.01 | -0.63 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:11 | 0.25 | -0.66 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gage Goncalves | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 18:47 | 0.59 | 2.97 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:13 | 0.30 | 2.01 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18:33 | 0.19 | 1.72 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 15:56 | 0.90 | 1.19 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:41 | 0.05 | 1.16 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:52 | 0.00 | 0.95 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:33 | 0.00 | 0.73 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:38 | 0.55 | 0.70 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:42 | 0.73 | 0.63 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:25 | 0.03 | 0.62 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:19 | 0.10 | 0.42 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:54 | 0.09 | 0.42 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:09 | 0.01 | 0.41 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:17 | 0.12 | 0.20 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:21 | 0.01 | 0.11 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:07 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Scott Sabourin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:47 | 0.04 | -0.06 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:46 | 0.02 | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 25 | 28 | 88.9% | 1.09 | L |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 24 | 25 | 96.0% | 1.65 | W |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4–1 on Mar 12, 2026.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 4.01 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 2.58 — the run of play matched the result, with Tampa Bay Lightning earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Gage Goncalves led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.97 on 2 goals, 5 shots on goal.
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 24 of 25, worth 1.65 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 4–1 on Mar 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Detroit Red Wings 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Gage Goncalves led all skaters at 2.97, on 2G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 4.01 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 2.58, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Detroit Red Wings put 25 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 28. High-danger chances went 13 to 19.
How did the goaltenders play?
John Gibson stopped 25 of 28 (1.09 goals saved above expected); Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 24 of 25 (1.65 goals saved above expected).