Minnesota Wild at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Detroit Red Wings on Apr 05, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 5, Detroit Red Wings 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 05, 2026 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Minnesota Wild score | 5 |
| Detroit Red Wings 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 | Kirill Kaprizov | L | 3 | 0 | 5 | 19:53 | 0.53 | 2.06 |
| 2nd | Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 2 | 1 | 16:00 | 0.21 | 1.52 |
| 3rd | Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:04 | 0.07 | 1.51 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:40 | DET | Albert Johansson | Axel Sandin-Pellikka, Patrick Kane | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 00:18 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Joel Eriksson Ek | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 01:25 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Ryan Hartman, Mats Zuccarello | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 07:03 | MIN | Vladimir Tarasenko | Jake Middleton, Ryan Hartman | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 12:32 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Brock Faber | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 07:18 | DET | Axel Sandin-Pellikka | Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 11:14 | DET | J.T. Compher | Simon Edvinsson, Marco Kasper | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 14:36 | DET | Patrick Kane | Alex DeBrincat, Andrew Copp | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| 3rd 18:09 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Matt Boldy, Mats Zuccarello | 4v5 | 5–4 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.41 | 2.66 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 39.3% | 60.7% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 38.6% | 61.4% |
| Hits | 25 | 18 |
| Blocks | 25 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 19:53 | 0.53 | 2.06 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:00 | 0.21 | 1.52 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:03 | 0.11 | 1.27 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:15 | 0.05 | 1.19 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:14 | 0.08 | 1.00 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18:11 | 0.05 | 0.90 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:17 | 0.09 | 0.61 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:11 | 0.16 | 0.57 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:33 | 0.02 | 0.56 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:57 | 0.06 | 0.45 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:36 | 0.23 | 0.44 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:28 | 0.01 | 0.23 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:04 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:28 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:00 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:02 | 0.14 | -0.14 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:05 | 0.24 | -0.24 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:43 | 0.00 | -0.51 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:04 | 0.07 | 1.51 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:13 | 0.03 | 1.44 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:42 | 0.91 | 1.39 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 19:09 | 0.30 | 1.31 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:58 | 0.12 | 1.19 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:22 | 0.13 | 1.06 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:02 | 0.36 | 1.04 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:55 | 0.00 | 1.01 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:52 | 0.05 | 0.53 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:55 | 0.13 | 0.38 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27:54 | 0.05 | 0.18 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:25 | 0.37 | 0.14 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:34 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:39 | 0.10 | -0.06 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:10 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
| Carter Mazur | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:40 | 0.00 | -0.23 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:08 | 0.00 | -0.26 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:08 | 0.03 | -0.64 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 20 | 24 | 81.8% | -1.34 | W |
| Cam Talbot | Detroit Red Wings | 15 | 20 | 75.0% | -2.91 | L |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5–4 on Apr 05, 2026, a one-goal game.
Detroit Red Wings generated 2.66 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 2.41 — Detroit Red Wings owned the better of the chances but Minnesota Wild took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Kirill Kaprizov led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.06 on 3 goals, 5 shots on goal.
Filip Gustavsson stopped 20 of 24, worth -1.34 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Detroit Red Wings 5–4 on Apr 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 5, Detroit Red Wings 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Kirill Kaprizov led all skaters at 2.06, on 3G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 2.66 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 2.41, 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?
Minnesota Wild put 20 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 22. High-danger chances went 11 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Filip Gustavsson stopped 20 of 24 (-1.34 goals saved above expected); Cam Talbot stopped 15 of 20 (-2.91 goals saved above expected).