Calgary Flames at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Calgary Flames and the Detroit Red Wings on Mar 16, 2026. Final score: Calgary Flames 2, Detroit Red Wings 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Calgary Flames score | 2 |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 5 |
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 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 20:03 | 0.79 | 2.56 |
| 2nd | Patrick Kane | R | 2 | 0 | 3 | 19:24 | 0.78 | 1.91 |
| 3rd | Emmitt Finnie | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17:35 | 0.55 | 1.71 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Calgary Flames–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 17:35 | CGY | Morgan Frost | Matvei Gridin, Matt Coronato | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 01:03 | DET | Patrick Kane | Alex DeBrincat | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 05:06 | DET | Emmitt Finnie | Albert Johansson, Lucas Raymond | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 06:37 | DET | Patrick Kane | Alex DeBrincat, J.T. Compher | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 07:23 | CGY | Matt Coronato | — | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 11:45 | DET | Moritz Seider | Alex DeBrincat, J.T. Compher | 5v4 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 18:55 | DET | Dominik Shine | — | 5v6 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Calgary Flames | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.19 | 4.49 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 50.5% | 49.5% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 59.6% | 40.4% |
| Hits | 20 | 26 |
| Blocks | 13 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Coronato | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18:33 | 0.47 | 1.24 |
| Zayne Parekh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:25 | 0.07 | 0.60 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:50 | 0.29 | 0.42 |
| Matvei Gridin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:29 | 0.10 | 0.35 |
| Connor Zary | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:00 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:45 | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Martin Pospisil | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:39 | 0.03 | 0.07 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:44 | 0.22 | 0.03 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:54 | 0.08 | -0.04 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:37 | 0.02 | -0.16 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:07 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
| Joel Hanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:01 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:45 | 0.51 | -0.21 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:21 | 0.02 | -0.48 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:53 | 0.20 | -0.53 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:03 | 0.02 | -0.56 |
| Hunter Brzustewicz | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:33 | 0.02 | -0.78 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:22 | 0.06 | -1.80 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 20:03 | 0.79 | 2.56 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 19:24 | 0.78 | 1.91 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:35 | 0.55 | 1.71 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:35 | 0.05 | 1.47 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21:15 | 0.38 | 1.43 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:35 | 0.08 | 1.38 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:04 | 0.05 | 1.27 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:35 | 0.43 | 1.04 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:30 | 0.00 | 0.91 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:06 | 0.00 | 0.90 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:35 | 0.00 | 0.71 |
| Dominik Shine | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:24 | 0.71 | 0.57 |
| Sheldon Dries | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:23 | 0.00 | 0.13 |
| John Leonard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:10 | 0.19 | 0.12 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:32 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:46 | 0.28 | 0.09 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:08 | 0.24 | 0.04 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:31 | 0.01 | -0.08 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Wolf | Calgary Flames | 20 | 24 | 83.3% | 0.35 | L |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 0.19 | W |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Calgary Flames 5–2 on Mar 16, 2026.
Detroit Red Wings generated 4.49 expected goals to Calgary Flames's 2.19 — the run of play matched the result, with Detroit Red Wings earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Alex DeBrincat led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.56 on 3 assists, 6 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Calgary Flames vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Calgary Flames 5–2 on Mar 16, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 5, Calgary Flames 2.
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 2.56, on 0G, 3A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 4.49 expected goals and Calgary Flames generated 2.19, so Detroit Red Wings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Calgary Flames put 27 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 25. High-danger chances went 8 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Dustin Wolf stopped 20 of 24 (0.35 goals saved above expected); John Gibson stopped 25 of 27 (0.19 goals saved above expected).