Detroit Red Wings at Philadelphia Flyers
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Philadelphia Flyers on Apr 02, 2026. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 4, Philadelphia Flyers 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Venue | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 4 |
| Philadelphia Flyers 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 | Patrick Kane | R | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:27 | 0.09 | 1.97 |
| 2nd | Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28:47 | 0.04 | 1.65 |
| 3rd | Travis Konecny | R | 1 | 0 | 5 | 19:11 | 0.69 | 1.55 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–Philadelphia Flyers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 18:49 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | Patrick Kane, Moritz Seider | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 00:31 | PHI | Tyson Foerster | Owen Tippett, Trevor Zegras | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 18:29 | DET | Lucas Raymond | J.T. Compher, Simon Edvinsson | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 09:37 | DET | Patrick Kane | Andrew Copp | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 10:29 | PHI | Travis Konecny | Porter Martone, Christian Dvorak | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 10:44 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | Andrew Copp, Patrick Kane | 5v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | Philadelphia Flyers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 19 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.97 | 4.09 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 35.1% | 64.9% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 21 | 31 |
| Blocks | 16 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 3 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 17:27 | 0.09 | 1.97 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28:47 | 0.04 | 1.65 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 18:20 | 0.29 | 1.44 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16:59 | 0.18 | 1.28 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:35 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:14 | 0.10 | 0.72 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:06 | 0.31 | 0.53 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:34 | 0.04 | 0.22 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:40 | 0.33 | 0.14 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:13 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:22 | 0.21 | -0.04 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:59 | 0.13 | -0.09 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:18 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| Dominik Shine | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:00 | 0.00 | -0.31 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:45 | 0.00 | -0.55 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:44 | 0.03 | -0.61 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:49 | 0.00 | -0.73 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:08 | 0.01 | -0.83 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Konecny | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 19:11 | 0.69 | 1.55 |
| Porter Martone | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 18:15 | 0.71 | 1.22 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:00 | 0.24 | 1.20 |
| Tyson Foerster | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:19 | 0.38 | 1.14 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:21 | 0.25 | 1.11 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:25 | 0.08 | 1.03 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:35 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:58 | 0.08 | 0.62 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:57 | 0.18 | 0.49 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:45 | 0.19 | 0.45 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:38 | 0.00 | 0.41 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:48 | 0.06 | 0.21 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:05 | 0.30 | 0.19 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:49 | 0.12 | 0.15 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:29 | 0.48 | 0.13 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:01 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:56 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:48 | 0.17 | -0.46 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 32 | 34 | 94.1% | 1.95 | W |
| Samuel Ersson | Philadelphia Flyers | 15 | 19 | 78.9% | -2.24 | L |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4–2 on Apr 02, 2026.
Philadelphia Flyers generated 4.09 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 1.97 — Philadelphia Flyers owned the better of the chances but Detroit Red Wings took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Patrick Kane led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.97 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
John Gibson stopped 32 of 34, worth 1.95 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs Philadelphia Flyers game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4–2 on Apr 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 4, Philadelphia Flyers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Patrick Kane led all skaters at 1.97, on 1G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Philadelphia Flyers generated 4.09 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 1.97, so Philadelphia Flyers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Detroit Red Wings put 19 shots on goal and Philadelphia Flyers put 34. High-danger chances went 10 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
John Gibson stopped 32 of 34 (1.95 goals saved above expected); Samuel Ersson stopped 15 of 19 (-2.24 goals saved above expected).