Winnipeg Jets at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Detroit Red Wings on Oct 04, 2026. Final score: Winnipeg Jets 3, Detroit Red Wings 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 04, 2026 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 3 |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 2 |
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 | Kyle Connor | L | 2 | 1 | 5 | 20:05 | 0.61 | 2.40 |
| 2nd | Cole Perfetti | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:10 | 1.03 | 1.91 |
| 3rd | Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 2 | 7 | 21:33 | 0.26 | 1.55 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Winnipeg Jets–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:04 | WPG | Cole Perfetti | Kyle Connor, Josh Morrissey | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 14:36 | WPG | Kyle Connor | Gabriel Vilardi, Cole Perfetti | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 05:41 | WPG | Kyle Connor | Josh Morrissey, Cole Perfetti | 4v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 16:52 | DET | Viktor Arvidsson | Andrew Copp, Moritz Seider | 5v4 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 04:56 | DET | Emmitt Finnie | Michael Brandsegg-Nygård, Alex DeBrincat | 5v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Winnipeg Jets | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.30 | 4.53 |
| High-danger shots | 21 | 32 |
| Corsi % | 40.3% | 59.7% |
| Power play | 3/4 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 38.9% | 61.1% |
| Hits | 20 | 25 |
| Blocks | 15 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 2 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 20:05 | 0.61 | 2.40 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 17:10 | 1.03 | 1.91 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 21:33 | 0.26 | 1.55 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:41 | 0.38 | 0.42 |
| Brad Lambert | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:27 | 0.16 | 0.37 |
| Tyrel Bauer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:35 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:46 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:54 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:17 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:06 | 0.25 | -0.16 |
| Viggo Björck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:21 | 0.10 | -0.18 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:44 | 0.10 | -0.20 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:15 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:53 | 0.07 | -0.36 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:09 | 0.24 | -0.38 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:53 | 0.02 | -0.41 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:17 | 0.00 | -0.55 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:50 | 0.00 | -0.67 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 19:33 | 1.17 | 1.28 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:24 | 0.75 | 1.13 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:23 | 0.10 | 1.12 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:56 | 0.65 | 1.02 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:44 | 0.17 | 1.01 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:37 | 0.13 | 1.01 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23:16 | 0.41 | 0.70 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:41 | 0.24 | 0.68 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:09 | 0.30 | 0.35 |
| Anton Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:30 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:55 | 0.19 | 0.27 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:32 | 0.23 | 0.26 |
| Nate Danielson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:09 | 0.11 | 0.23 |
| Andreas Englund | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:15 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:49 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:23 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:51 | 0.04 | -0.13 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:37 | 0.03 | -0.18 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | Winnipeg Jets | 33 | 35 | 94.3% | 2.53 | W |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | -0.09 | L |
Analysis
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3–2 on Oct 04, 2026, a one-goal game.
Detroit Red Wings generated 4.53 expected goals to Winnipeg Jets's 3.3 — Detroit Red Wings owned the better of the chances but Winnipeg Jets took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Kyle Connor led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.4 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Stuart Skinner stopped 33 of 35, worth 2.53 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Winnipeg Jets vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Winnipeg Jets beat the Detroit Red Wings 3–2 on Oct 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Winnipeg Jets 3, Detroit Red Wings 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Kyle Connor led all skaters at 2.4, on 2G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 4.53 expected goals and Winnipeg Jets generated 3.3, 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?
Winnipeg Jets put 27 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 35. High-danger chances went 21 to 32.