Ottawa Senators at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Detroit Red Wings on Oct 06, 2026. Final score: Ottawa Senators 3, Detroit Red Wings 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 06, 2026 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Ottawa Senators score | 3 |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 5 |
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 | Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 3 | 6 | 19:47 | 0.42 | 2.33 |
| 2nd | Viktor Arvidsson | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:20 | 0.27 | 1.89 |
| 3rd | Alex DeBrincat | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 18:45 | 0.64 | 1.87 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:44 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Drake Batherson, Ridly Greig | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 03:16 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | Nate Danielson, Carter Mazur | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 13:14 | DET | Dylan Larkin | Viktor Arvidsson, Alex DeBrincat | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 02:01 | DET | Viktor Arvidsson | Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond | 5v4 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 04:30 | DET | Justin Faulk | William Wallinder, Lucas Raymond | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 06:08 | OTT | Drake Batherson | William Eklund, Carter Yakemchuk | 4v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 10:30 | OTT | William Eklund | Fabian Zetterlund, Tim Stützle | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 19:10 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | Lucas Raymond, Justin Faulk | 5v5 | 3–5 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.97 | 3.25 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 26 |
| Corsi % | 45.2% | 54.8% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 52.5% | 47.5% |
| Hits | 31 | 28 |
| Blocks | 16 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 6 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21:37 | 0.30 | 1.48 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:07 | 0.45 | 0.90 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:10 | 0.15 | 0.73 |
| William Eklund | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:09 | 0.48 | 0.34 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:00 | 0.10 | 0.33 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:37 | 0.07 | 0.29 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:35 | 0.05 | 0.28 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:02 | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| Cameron Crotty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:51 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:51 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 26:16 | 0.15 | 0.13 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:29 | 0.17 | 0.08 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:28 | 0.02 | 0.06 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:33 | 0.26 | -0.22 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:39 | 0.02 | -0.32 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:29 | 0.64 | -0.32 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:58 | 0.04 | -1.08 |
| Carter Yakemchuk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:07 | 0.06 | -1.13 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 19:47 | 0.42 | 2.33 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:20 | 0.27 | 1.89 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 18:45 | 0.64 | 1.87 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 20:41 | 0.64 | 1.80 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:05 | 0.24 | 1.73 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:21 | 0.12 | 1.52 |
| Anton Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:13 | 0.00 | 1.09 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:14 | 0.02 | 0.88 |
| Nate Danielson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:02 | 0.16 | 0.83 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:00 | 0.04 | 0.76 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:07 | 0.07 | 0.70 |
| Carter Mazur | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:25 | 0.11 | 0.56 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:24 | 0.22 | 0.40 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:27 | 0.03 | 0.34 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:01 | 0.10 | 0.34 |
| Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:37 | 0.03 | 0.32 |
| William Wallinder | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:07 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:17 | 0.13 | 0.24 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Ersson | Ottawa Senators | 31 | 35 | 88.6% | -1.28 | L |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | -0.03 | W |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Ottawa Senators 5–3 on Oct 06, 2026.
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.25 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 2.97 — the run of play matched the result, with Detroit Red Wings earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Lucas Raymond led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.33 on 3 assists, 6 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Ottawa Senators 5–3 on Oct 06, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 5, Ottawa Senators 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Lucas Raymond led all skaters at 2.33, on 0G, 3A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.25 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 2.97, so Detroit Red Wings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 25 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 36. High-danger chances went 15 to 26.