Philadelphia Flyers at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Detroit Red Wings on Mar 28, 2026. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 5, Detroit Red Wings 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2026 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 5 |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 3 |
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 | Owen Tippett | R | 3 | 1 | 7 | 16:38 | 0.55 | 3.33 |
| 2nd | Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19:37 | 0.10 | 1.74 |
| 3rd | Sean Couturier | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15:35 | 0.67 | 1.63 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:07 | PHI | Owen Tippett | Trevor Zegras | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 12:22 | PHI | Owen Tippett | Denver Barkey, Jamie Drysdale | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 16:08 | PHI | Noah Cates | Matvei Michkov, Travis Konecny | 4v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 07:19 | PHI | Owen Tippett | Jamie Drysdale, Travis Konecny | 4v5 | 4–0 |
| 3rd 13:43 | DET | Mason Appleton | Justin Faulk | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 15:10 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | Patrick Kane, Moritz Seider | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 16:14 | DET | Lucas Raymond | Moritz Seider, Patrick Kane | 6v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 17:56 | PHI | Sean Couturier | Owen Tippett | 6v5 | 5–3 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.75 | 3.13 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 42.7% | 57.3% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 54.8% | 45.2% |
| Hits | 25 | 22 |
| Blocks | 14 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Tippett | R | 3 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 16:38 | 0.55 | 3.33 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:37 | 0.10 | 1.74 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:35 | 0.67 | 1.63 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:44 | 0.28 | 1.50 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:00 | 0.18 | 1.43 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:12 | 0.00 | 1.35 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:09 | 0.04 | 1.33 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:59 | 0.07 | 1.20 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:43 | 0.48 | 0.90 |
| Noah Cates | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:59 | 0.63 | 0.87 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:58 | 0.09 | 0.64 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:00 | 0.04 | 0.59 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:46 | 0.04 | 0.23 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:43 | 0.01 | 0.23 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:27 | 0.03 | 0.12 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:14 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:22 | 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Alex Bump | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:08 | 0.13 | -0.20 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 28:09 | 0.05 | 1.43 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:24 | 0.13 | 1.28 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 20:40 | 0.23 | 1.25 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 22:36 | 0.62 | 0.73 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:53 | 0.07 | 0.68 |
| Dominik Shine | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:04 | 0.16 | 0.60 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:30 | 0.00 | 0.13 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:29 | 0.31 | 0.01 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:29 | 0.01 | -0.03 |
| Carter Mazur | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:32 | 0.02 | -0.15 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:07 | 0.13 | -0.27 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:21 | 0.00 | -0.28 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:11 | 0.18 | -0.43 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:42 | 0.29 | -0.48 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:51 | 0.00 | -0.61 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:33 | 0.30 | -0.66 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:16 | 0.02 | -0.77 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:52 | 0.05 | -1.23 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 32 | 35 | 91.4% | -0.42 | W |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 17 | 21 | 81.0% | -1.63 | L |
| Cam Talbot | Detroit Red Wings | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 0.30 |
Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5–3 on Mar 28, 2026.
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.13 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 3.75 — the run of play matched the result, with Philadelphia Flyers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Owen Tippett led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.33 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 7 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Detroit Red Wings 5–3 on Mar 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Philadelphia Flyers 5, Detroit Red Wings 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Owen Tippett led all skaters at 3.33, on 3G, 1A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.13 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 3.75, so Philadelphia Flyers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 26 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 35. High-danger chances went 10 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Dan Vladar stopped 32 of 35 (-0.42 goals saved above expected); John Gibson stopped 17 of 21 (-1.63 goals saved above expected).