Ottawa Senators at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Detroit Red Wings on Mar 24, 2026. Final score: Ottawa Senators 3, Detroit Red Wings 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Ottawa Senators score | 3 |
| 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 | Carter Yakemchuk | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:46 | 0.12 | 2.10 |
| 2nd | Brady Tkachuk | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:48 | 0.23 | 2.05 |
| 3rd | Dominik Shine | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:17 | 0.08 | 1.20 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 17:15 | OTT | Brady Tkachuk | Tim Stützle, Carter Yakemchuk | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 09:28 | OTT | Carter Yakemchuk | Artem Zub | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 11:05 | OTT | Lars Eller | Brady Tkachuk | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 14:50 | DET | Dominik Shine | Simon Edvinsson, Moritz Seider | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 04:13 | DET | Dylan Larkin | Alex DeBrincat, Lucas Raymond | 5v4 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.58 | 3.21 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 43.8% | 56.2% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 57.4% | 42.6% |
| Hits | 26 | 13 |
| Blocks | 9 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Yakemchuk | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12:46 | 0.12 | 2.10 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:48 | 0.23 | 2.05 |
| Lars Eller | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:23 | 0.11 | 1.13 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25:10 | 0.02 | 1.03 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:33 | 0.45 | 0.84 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:45 | 0.80 | 0.45 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28:11 | 0.01 | 0.35 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:20 | 0.01 | 0.31 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:13 | 0.10 | 0.30 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:57 | 0.20 | 0.17 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:41 | 0.38 | 0.14 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:06 | 0.01 | 0.13 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:57 | 0.09 | 0.12 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:23 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Jorian Donovan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4:42 | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:04 | 0.03 | -0.11 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:03 | 0.15 | -0.15 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:24 | 0.02 | -0.35 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominik Shine | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5:17 | 0.08 | 1.20 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 28:38 | 0.21 | 0.89 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:32 | 0.09 | 0.83 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:19 | 0.33 | 0.71 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:16 | 0.05 | 0.43 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 22:38 | 0.56 | 0.34 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:32 | 0.51 | 0.32 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:04 | 0.11 | 0.17 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:28 | 0.38 | 0.10 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:51 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:40 | 0.05 | -0.03 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:43 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:53 | 0.06 | -0.30 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:39 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:50 | 0.07 | -0.34 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:52 | 0.01 | -0.37 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:41 | 0.12 | -0.37 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:12 | 0.15 | -0.61 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 33 | 35 | 94.1% | 0.82 | W |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 18 | 21 | 85.7% | -0.27 | L |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3–2 on Mar 24, 2026, a one-goal game.
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.21 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 2.58 — Detroit Red Wings owned the better of the chances but Ottawa Senators took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Carter Yakemchuk led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.1 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Linus Ullmark stopped 33 of 35, worth 0.82 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the Detroit Red Wings 3–2 on Mar 24, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 3, Detroit Red Wings 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Carter Yakemchuk led all skaters at 2.1, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.21 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 2.58, 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?
Ottawa Senators put 21 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 34. High-danger chances went 16 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Linus Ullmark stopped 33 of 35 (0.82 goals saved above expected); John Gibson stopped 18 of 21 (-0.27 goals saved above expected).