Detroit Red Wings at Florida Panthers
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Florida Panthers on Apr 15, 2026. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 1, Florida Panthers 8.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 1 |
| Florida Panthers score | 8 |
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 | Luke Kunin | C | 2 | 1 | 5 | 18:32 | 0.62 | 2.34 |
| 2nd | Mike Benning | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 21:34 | 0.12 | 1.60 |
| 3rd | Marek Alscher | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20:33 | 0.11 | 1.43 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–Florida Panthers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:57 | FLA | Vinnie Hinostroza | Wilmer Skoog | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 05:37 | FLA | Luke Kunin | Matthew Tkachuk, Marek Alscher | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 08:56 | FLA | A.J. Greer | Noah Gregor, Ludvig Jansson | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 09:39 | FLA | Mike Benning | Wilmer Skoog, Eetu Luostarinen | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 2nd 12:41 | FLA | Mike Benning | Donovan Sebrango, Mackie Samoskevich | 5v5 | 0–5 |
| 2nd 16:12 | DET | Justin Faulk | Alex DeBrincat, Ben Chiarot | 5v5 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 08:56 | FLA | Cole Schwindt | Marek Alscher, Mikulas Hovorka | 5v5 | 1–6 |
| 3rd 09:37 | FLA | Cole Reinhardt | Luke Kunin, Matthew Tkachuk | 5v5 | 1–7 |
| 3rd 18:12 | FLA | Luke Kunin | Cole Reinhardt | 5v5 | 1–8 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | Florida Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 8 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.76 | 3.46 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 7 |
| Corsi % | 53.6% | 46.4% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 59.0% | 41.0% |
| Hits | 17 | 10 |
| Blocks | 9 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Faulk | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:58 | 0.09 | 0.70 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:08 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:38 | 0.17 | 0.59 |
| Travis Hamonic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:58 | 0.06 | 0.30 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:41 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:22 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:50 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:45 | 0.21 | 0.05 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:06 | 0.22 | 0.05 |
| Carter Mazur | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:11 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:51 | 0.30 | 0.00 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:01 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:29 | 0.01 | -0.00 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:57 | 0.20 | -0.05 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:14 | 0.25 | -0.05 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:13 | 0.26 | -0.10 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:09 | 0.25 | -0.10 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:06 | 0.41 | -0.15 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kunin | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 18:32 | 0.62 | 2.34 |
| Mike Benning | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 21:34 | 0.12 | 1.60 |
| Marek Alscher | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:33 | 0.11 | 1.43 |
| Cole Reinhardt | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:10 | 0.53 | 1.39 |
| Wilmer Skoog | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14:00 | 0.06 | 1.38 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13:19 | 0.02 | 1.08 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:52 | 0.26 | 0.90 |
| Cole Schwindt | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:50 | 0.36 | 0.80 |
| Mikulas Hovorka | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:08 | 0.33 | 0.74 |
| Donovan Sebrango | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:03 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:38 | 0.08 | 0.65 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:00 | 0.07 | 0.64 |
| Noah Gregor | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:43 | 0.23 | 0.64 |
| Ludvig Jansson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:08 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:03 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Nolan Foote | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:15 | 0.22 | 0.05 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:55 | 0.23 | 0.00 |
| Tobias Bjornfot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:17 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 11 | 15 | 73.3% | -3.07 | L |
| Cam Talbot | Detroit Red Wings | 9 | 13 | 66.7% | -2.81 | |
| Daniil Tarasov | Florida Panthers | 25 | 26 | 96.0% | 0.80 | W |
Analysis
The Florida Panthers defeated the Detroit Red Wings 8–1 on Apr 15, 2026, a decisive 7-goal win.
Florida Panthers generated 3.46 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 2.76 — the run of play matched the result, with Florida Panthers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Luke Kunin led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.34 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Daniil Tarasov stopped 25 of 26, worth 0.8 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs Florida Panthers game?
The Florida Panthers beat the Detroit Red Wings 8–1 on Apr 15, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Florida Panthers 8, Detroit Red Wings 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Luke Kunin led all skaters at 2.34, on 2G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Florida Panthers generated 3.46 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 2.76, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Detroit Red Wings put 25 shots on goal and Florida Panthers put 27. High-danger chances went 11 to 7.
How did the goaltenders play?
John Gibson stopped 11 of 15 (-3.07 goals saved above expected); Daniil Tarasov stopped 25 of 26 (0.8 goals saved above expected).