Philadelphia Flyers at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Detroit Red Wings on Apr 09, 2026. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 3, Detroit Red Wings 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 09, 2026 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 3 |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 6 |
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 | Moritz Seider | D | 1 | 4 | 3 | 22:06 | 0.10 | 3.83 |
| 2nd | Dylan Larkin | C | 3 | 1 | 4 | 19:34 | 0.50 | 3.60 |
| 3rd | Patrick Kane | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:09 | 0.31 | 2.53 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:28 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 13:24 | PHI | Christian Dvorak | Porter Martone, Travis Konecny | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 00:32 | DET | Moritz Seider | Patrick Kane, Dylan Larkin | 5v3 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 01:50 | DET | Dylan Larkin | Patrick Kane, Moritz Seider | 5v4 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 04:56 | DET | Dylan Larkin | Albert Johansson | 4v5 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 09:25 | PHI | Porter Martone | Trevor Zegras, Jamie Drysdale | 4v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 07:01 | DET | Patrick Kane | Simon Edvinsson, Moritz Seider | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 11:39 | DET | Dylan Larkin | Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond | 4v4 | 2–6 |
| 3rd 18:09 | PHI | Luke Glendening | Denver Barkey, Sean Couturier | 5v5 | 3–6 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.55 | 1.85 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 57.5% | 42.5% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 48.1% | 51.9% |
| Hits | 30 | 20 |
| Blocks | 13 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Martone | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:46 | 0.60 | 2.16 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:39 | 0.18 | 1.05 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:59 | 0.38 | 1.03 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:05 | 0.03 | 1.02 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:05 | 0.06 | 1.00 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:25 | 0.16 | 0.90 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:57 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:17 | 0.07 | 0.53 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:58 | 0.27 | 0.40 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:06 | 0.17 | 0.29 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:20 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Alex Bump | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:27 | 0.15 | 0.25 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23:04 | 0.14 | 0.19 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:45 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:51 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:53 | 0.00 | -0.26 |
| Tyson Foerster | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:08 | 0.24 | -0.36 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:47 | 0.01 | -0.38 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Seider | D | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 22:06 | 0.10 | 3.83 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 19:34 | 0.50 | 3.60 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 15:09 | 0.31 | 2.53 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:06 | 0.35 | 1.17 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 17:08 | 0.35 | 1.09 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:34 | 0.00 | 1.02 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:16 | 0.00 | 0.24 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:05 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:59 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Carter Mazur | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:17 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Dominik Shine | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:26 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:36 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:25 | 0.02 | -0.15 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:03 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:00 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:29 | 0.02 | -0.34 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:40 | 0.00 | -0.53 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:40 | 0.01 | -0.56 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Ersson | Philadelphia Flyers | 12 | 14 | 85.7% | -1.21 | |
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 4 | 8 | 50.0% | -3.25 | L |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 13 | 15 | 86.7% | -0.74 | W |
| Cam Talbot | Detroit Red Wings | 11 | 12 | 91.7% | -0.10 |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 6–3 on Apr 09, 2026.
Detroit Red Wings generated 1.85 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 2.55 — 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.
Moritz Seider led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.83 on 1 goal, 4 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6–3 on Apr 09, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 6, Philadelphia Flyers 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Moritz Seider led all skaters at 3.83, on 1G, 4A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 1.85 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 2.55, so Philadelphia Flyers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 27 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 22. High-danger chances went 12 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Samuel Ersson stopped 12 of 14 (-1.21 goals saved above expected); John Gibson stopped 13 of 15 (-0.74 goals saved above expected).