Detroit Red Wings at Edmonton Oilers
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Edmonton Oilers on Oct 26, 2026. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 4, Edmonton Oilers 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Place |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 4 |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 3 |
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 | Viktor Arvidsson | L | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:11 | 1.05 | 1.90 |
| 2nd | Emmitt Finnie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20:34 | 0.05 | 1.29 |
| 3rd | Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 2 | 3 | 21:12 | 0.28 | 1.24 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–Edmonton Oilers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:10 | EDM | Vasily Podkolzin | Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 08:35 | DET | Viktor Arvidsson | Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 04:18 | EDM | Isaac Howard | Kasperi Kapanen, Colton Dach | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 04:48 | DET | Emmitt Finnie | Viktor Arvidsson | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 16:32 | EDM | Colton Dach | Ryan Shea, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 18:43 | DET | Dylan Larkin | Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider | 5v6 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | DET | Lucas Raymond | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.85 | 2.68 |
| High-danger shots | 24 | 25 |
| Corsi % | 49.2% | 50.8% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 55.7% | 44.3% |
| Hits | 33 | 25 |
| Blocks | 11 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 6 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18:11 | 1.05 | 1.90 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:34 | 0.05 | 1.29 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 21:12 | 0.28 | 1.24 |
| William Wallinder | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:51 | 0.03 | 1.20 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:18 | 0.04 | 1.05 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:28 | 0.27 | 0.93 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 23:16 | 0.50 | 0.90 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 30:07 | 0.02 | 0.59 |
| Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:18 | 0.01 | 0.45 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:19 | 0.06 | 0.22 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:48 | 0.09 | 0.11 |
| Carter Mazur | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5:10 | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:01 | 0.42 | 0.01 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:33 | 0.02 | -0.00 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:13 | 0.01 | -0.11 |
| Nate Danielson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:11 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Andreas Englund | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:26 | 0.00 | -0.53 |
| Anton Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:53 | 0.00 | -0.53 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Dach | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:38 | 0.07 | 1.05 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 31:41 | 0.35 | 0.99 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22:22 | 0.70 | 0.91 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:02 | 0.01 | 0.73 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:37 | 0.25 | 0.63 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26:27 | 0.26 | 0.56 |
| Mathieu Joseph | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:32 | 0.00 | 0.50 |
| Alex Formenton | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:35 | 0.01 | 0.47 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:25 | 0.31 | 0.43 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:10 | 0.30 | 0.42 |
| Owen Michaels | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:57 | 0.00 | 0.42 |
| Isaac Howard | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8:43 | 0.16 | 0.39 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25:02 | 0.02 | 0.36 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:52 | 0.21 | 0.24 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:08 | 0.02 | -0.13 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:16 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:28 | 0.02 | -0.28 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:14 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michal Postava | Detroit Red Wings | 25 | 28 | 89.3% | -0.32 | W |
| Tristan Jarry | Edmonton Oilers | 26 | 29 | 89.7% | -0.15 | O |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4–3 on Oct 26, 2026, a one-goal game.
Edmonton Oilers generated 2.68 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 2.85 — Detroit Red Wings edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Viktor Arvidsson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.9 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs Edmonton Oilers game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Edmonton Oilers 4–3 on Oct 26, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 4, Edmonton Oilers 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Viktor Arvidsson led all skaters at 1.9, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Edmonton Oilers generated 2.68 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 2.85, so Detroit Red Wings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Detroit Red Wings put 29 shots on goal and Edmonton Oilers put 28. High-danger chances went 24 to 25.