Boston Bruins at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Detroit Red Wings on Mar 21, 2026. Final score: Boston Bruins 4, Detroit Red Wings 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Boston Bruins score | 4 |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 2 |
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 | Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 3 | 1 | 14:07 | 0.09 | 2.13 |
| 2nd | Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 27:05 | 0.02 | 1.89 |
| 3rd | David Pastrnak | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:27 | 0.29 | 1.85 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 03:35 | DET | Lucas Raymond | Andrew Copp, Patrick Kane | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 05:07 | BOS | David Pastrnak | Charlie McAvoy, Morgan Geekie | 3v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 04:06 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | Moritz Seider | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 06:22 | BOS | Elias Lindholm | Morgan Geekie, Mason Lohrei | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 09:42 | BOS | Nikita Zadorov | Morgan Geekie, Charlie McAvoy | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 18:08 | BOS | Marat Khusnutdinov | David Pastrnak, Elias Lindholm | 6v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.01 | 4.58 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 43.3% | 56.7% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| Hits | 21 | 22 |
| Blocks | 11 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 14:07 | 0.09 | 2.13 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 27:05 | 0.02 | 1.89 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21:27 | 0.29 | 1.85 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 15:40 | 0.64 | 1.44 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:52 | 0.02 | 1.34 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:51 | 0.00 | 0.91 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:29 | 0.37 | 0.58 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:33 | 0.75 | 0.54 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:03 | 0.21 | 0.42 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:09 | 0.39 | 0.26 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:06 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Lukas Reichel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:53 | 0.13 | 0.07 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:48 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:14 | 0.14 | -0.25 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:28 | 0.46 | -0.28 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:09 | 0.18 | -0.38 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:11 | 0.01 | -0.77 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:24 | 0.02 | -1.15 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:53 | 0.02 | 1.28 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 21:48 | 0.79 | 1.02 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:54 | 0.15 | 0.81 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:19 | 0.06 | 0.76 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 21:42 | 0.32 | 0.61 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22:58 | 0.25 | 0.57 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:41 | 0.04 | 0.55 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:16 | 0.42 | 0.53 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:59 | 0.86 | 0.50 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:04 | 0.11 | 0.34 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:34 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:02 | 0.33 | 0.12 |
| Sheldon Dries | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:26 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:17 | 0.15 | -0.14 |
| Dominik Shine | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:54 | 0.04 | -0.21 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:40 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:38 | 0.03 | -0.30 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:43 | 0.27 | -0.34 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 42 | 44 | 95.3% | 1.91 | W |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 23 | 26 | 88.5% | -0.26 | L |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4–2 on Mar 21, 2026.
Detroit Red Wings generated 4.58 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 4.01 — Detroit Red Wings owned the better of the chances but Boston Bruins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Morgan Geekie led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.13 on 3 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 42 of 44, worth 1.91 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 4–2 on Mar 21, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 4, Detroit Red Wings 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Morgan Geekie led all skaters at 2.13, on 0G, 3A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 4.58 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 4.01, 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?
Boston Bruins put 27 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 43. High-danger chances went 12 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jeremy Swayman stopped 42 of 44 (1.91 goals saved above expected); John Gibson stopped 23 of 26 (-0.26 goals saved above expected).