Detroit Red Wings at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Apr 13, 2026. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 3, Tampa Bay Lightning 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 3 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning 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 | Marco Kasper | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 13:32 | 0.36 | 1.26 |
| 2nd | Nikita Kucherov | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:29 | 0.54 | 1.21 |
| 3rd | David Perron | L | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14:48 | 0.32 | 1.07 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:31 | DET | David Perron | J.T. Compher, Ben Chiarot | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 17:05 | TBL | Conor Geekie | Oliver Bjorkstrand | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 15:53 | TBL | Erik Cernak | Ryan McDonagh, Zemgus Girgensons | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 18:03 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | Nikita Kucherov, J.J. Moser | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 02:56 | DET | Marco Kasper | James van Riemsdyk, Justin Faulk | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 15:16 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | Patrick Kane | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 00:27 | TBL | Nikita Kucherov | Brayden Point | 3v3 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.61 | 2.66 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 56.2% | 43.8% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 58.9% | 41.1% |
| Hits | 12 | 12 |
| Blocks | 10 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 2 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Kasper | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13:32 | 0.36 | 1.26 |
| David Perron | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:48 | 0.32 | 1.07 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:14 | 0.00 | 0.99 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:33 | 0.00 | 0.93 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 17:51 | 0.80 | 0.77 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:26 | 0.20 | 0.68 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25:50 | 0.10 | 0.57 |
| Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:27 | 0.03 | 0.55 |
| Carter Mazur | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:23 | 0.12 | 0.55 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:43 | 0.05 | 0.39 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:43 | 0.15 | 0.33 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:28 | 0.09 | 0.26 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:17 | 0.04 | 0.24 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:41 | 0.17 | 0.08 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:52 | 0.02 | 0.06 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:04 | 0.08 | -0.37 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:56 | 0.25 | -0.40 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:33 | 0.01 | -0.57 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:29 | 0.54 | 1.21 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:54 | 0.16 | 0.94 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:29 | 0.19 | 0.93 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:32 | 0.31 | 0.91 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:42 | 0.23 | 0.88 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:10 | 0.01 | 0.74 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:22 | 0.15 | 0.68 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:13 | 0.31 | 0.49 |
| Conor Geekie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8:49 | 0.21 | 0.44 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:55 | 0.03 | 0.43 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:10 | 0.00 | 0.38 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:00 | 0.10 | 0.25 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:29 | 0.05 | 0.12 |
| Scott Sabourin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:56 | 0.05 | -0.04 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:37 | 0.04 | -0.06 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:10 | 0.16 | -0.29 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:49 | 0.02 | -0.42 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:35 | 0.10 | -0.80 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | Detroit Red Wings | 18 | 22 | 81.8% | -1.42 | O |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | -0.38 | W |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4–3 on Apr 13, 2026, a one-goal game.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.66 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 2.61 — Tampa Bay Lightning edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Marco Kasper led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.26 on 1 goal, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 4–3 on Apr 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Detroit Red Wings 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Marco Kasper led all skaters at 1.26, on 1G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.66 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 2.61, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Detroit Red Wings put 30 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 22. High-danger chances went 14 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Cam Talbot stopped 18 of 22 (-1.42 goals saved above expected); Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 27 of 30 (-0.38 goals saved above expected).