Detroit Red Wings at New York Rangers
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the New York Rangers on Apr 04, 2026. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 1, New York Rangers 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 04, 2026 |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 1 |
| New York Rangers score | 4 |
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 | Gabe Perreault | R | 3 | 0 | 6 | 15:44 | 0.96 | 2.69 |
| 2nd | Adam Fox | D | 0 | 2 | 3 | 22:39 | 0.17 | 1.85 |
| 3rd | Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 26:00 | 0.01 | 1.57 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–New York Rangers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:19 | NYR | Jaroslav Chmelar | Vladislav Gavrikov, Adam Sykora | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 15:59 | NYR | Gabe Perreault | Mika Zibanejad, Matthew Robertson | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 07:13 | NYR | Gabe Perreault | Jonny Brodzinski, Adam Fox | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 18:16 | NYR | Gabe Perreault | J.T. Miller, Adam Fox | 5v6 | 0–4 |
| 3rd 19:27 | DET | David Perron | Emmitt Finnie, James van Riemsdyk | 5v5 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 20 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.43 | 2.63 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 61.2% | 38.8% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 39.3% | 60.7% |
| Hits | 14 | 23 |
| Blocks | 15 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Perron | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13:46 | 0.53 | 1.23 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:28 | 0.26 | 1.17 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:39 | 0.19 | 0.86 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:59 | 0.00 | 0.56 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 28:04 | 0.15 | 0.52 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:53 | 0.19 | 0.26 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:54 | 0.09 | 0.17 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 20:45 | 0.42 | -0.01 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:07 | 0.38 | -0.08 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:51 | 0.07 | -0.12 |
| Dominik Shine | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:50 | 0.09 | -0.23 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:22 | 0.16 | -0.24 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:06 | 0.14 | -0.29 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:31 | 0.02 | -0.31 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:30 | 0.23 | -0.36 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:23 | 0.01 | -0.37 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:07 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:43 | 0.04 | -0.79 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Perreault | R | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 15:44 | 0.96 | 2.69 |
| Adam Fox | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 22:39 | 0.17 | 1.85 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 26:00 | 0.01 | 1.57 |
| Jaroslav Chmelar | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:00 | 0.09 | 1.19 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:51 | 0.22 | 1.07 |
| Adam Sykora | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:10 | 0.05 | 0.95 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:00 | 0.22 | 0.78 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:05 | 0.25 | 0.73 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:12 | 0.14 | 0.55 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:34 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
| Drew Fortescue | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:16 | 0.00 | 0.32 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:13 | 0.01 | 0.29 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:27 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:18 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Conor Sheary | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:13 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:05 | 0.19 | -0.05 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:44 | 0.05 | -0.28 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:44 | 0.00 | -0.68 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 16 | 19 | 84.2% | -0.88 | L |
| Jonathan Quick | New York Rangers | 32 | 33 | 96.9% | 1.96 | W |
Analysis
The New York Rangers defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4–1 on Apr 04, 2026.
New York Rangers generated 2.63 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 3.43 — Detroit Red Wings owned the better of the chances but New York Rangers took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Gabe Perreault led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.69 on 3 goals, 6 shots on goal.
Jonathan Quick stopped 32 of 33, worth 1.96 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs New York Rangers game?
The New York Rangers beat the Detroit Red Wings 4–1 on Apr 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Rangers 4, Detroit Red Wings 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Gabe Perreault led all skaters at 2.69, on 3G, 0A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Rangers generated 2.63 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 3.43, 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?
Detroit Red Wings put 32 shots on goal and New York Rangers put 20. High-danger chances went 16 to 18.
How did the goaltenders play?
John Gibson stopped 16 of 19 (-0.88 goals saved above expected); Jonathan Quick stopped 32 of 33 (1.96 goals saved above expected).