New York Rangers at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the New York Rangers and the Detroit Red Wings on Oct 02, 2026. Final score: New York Rangers 2, Detroit Red Wings 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 02, 2026 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| New York Rangers score | 2 |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 0 |
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 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:24 | 0.29 | 1.08 |
| 2nd | Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:12 | 0.23 | 0.96 |
| 3rd | Adam Fox | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:50 | 0.20 | 0.80 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Rangers–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:12 | NYR | Sean Durzi | Gabe Perreault, Will Cuylle | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 18:44 | NYR | Eeli Tolvanen | Tye Kartye, Adam Fox | 6v5 | 2–0 |
Team Comparison
| New York Rangers | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.77 | 1.59 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 48.9% | 51.1% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 45.5% | 54.5% |
| Hits | 26 | 29 |
| Blocks | 13 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:24 | 0.29 | 1.08 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:12 | 0.23 | 0.96 |
| Adam Fox | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:50 | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:26 | 0.62 | 0.75 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:19 | 0.08 | 0.73 |
| Jaroslav Chmelar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:11 | 0.03 | 0.56 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:43 | 0.13 | 0.54 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:07 | 0.00 | 0.46 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:22 | 0.03 | 0.38 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:30 | 0.13 | 0.38 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:30 | 0.18 | 0.37 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:21 | 0.51 | 0.32 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:28 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:36 | 0.01 | 0.17 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:34 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:56 | 0.02 | -0.06 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:05 | 0.08 | -0.10 |
| A. Smits | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:26 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:18 | 0.01 | 0.41 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:23 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:31 | 0.01 | 0.27 |
| Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:39 | 0.20 | 0.19 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:29 | 0.03 | 0.17 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:28 | 0.15 | 0.13 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:16 | 0.04 | 0.11 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:17 | 0.26 | 0.11 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:24 | 0.20 | 0.08 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10:50 | 0.19 | 0.04 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:43 | 0.07 | 0.03 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:27 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Nate Danielson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:41 | 0.06 | -0.16 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:54 | 0.13 | -0.21 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:17 | 0.05 | -0.21 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:01 | 0.03 | -0.29 |
| Anton Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:10 | 0.08 | -0.50 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:29 | 0.02 | -0.55 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Garand | New York Rangers | 22 | 22 | 100.0% | 1.59 | W |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 19 | 20 | 95.0% | 0.97 | L |
Analysis
The New York Rangers defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2–0 on Oct 02, 2026.
Detroit Red Wings generated 1.59 expected goals to New York Rangers's 2.77 — the run of play matched the result, with New York Rangers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Gabe Perreault led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.08 on 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Dylan Garand stopped 22 of 22, worth 1.59 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The New York Rangers beat the Detroit Red Wings 2–0 on Oct 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Rangers 2, Detroit Red Wings 0.
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 1.08, on 0G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 1.59 expected goals and New York Rangers generated 2.77, so New York Rangers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Rangers put 21 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 22. High-danger chances went 17 to 16.