Detroit Red Wings at Florida Panthers
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Florida Panthers on Nov 02, 2026. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 5, Florida Panthers 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 02, 2026 |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 5 |
| Florida Panthers 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 | Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:52 | 0.48 | 2.09 |
| 2nd | Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16:49 | 0.00 | 1.85 |
| 3rd | Andreas Englund | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:43 | 0.00 | 1.81 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–Florida Panthers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:26 | DET | Carter Mazur | Moritz Seider | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 14:19 | FLA | Sam Reinhart | Carter Verhaeghe, Sandis Vilmanis | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 01:26 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | Viktor Arvidsson, Justin Faulk | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 15:25 | FLA | Aaron Ekblad | Garnet Hathaway, Lars Eller | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 02:08 | DET | Justin Faulk | Andrew Copp, Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 02:53 | DET | Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | Lucas Raymond, Andrew Copp | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 16:40 | FLA | Sam Bennett | Matthew Tkachuk, Brady Tkachuk | 6v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 19:57 | DET | Emmitt Finnie | Moritz Seider | 6v5 EN | 5–3 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | Florida Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.90 | 3.43 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 34 |
| Corsi % | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 46.0% | 54.0% |
| Hits | 19 | 41 |
| Blocks | 17 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 2 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:52 | 0.48 | 2.09 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16:49 | 0.00 | 1.85 |
| Andreas Englund | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:43 | 0.00 | 1.81 |
| Anton Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:16 | 0.00 | 1.71 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20:28 | 0.49 | 1.44 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:13 | 0.20 | 1.22 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:13 | 0.61 | 1.00 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:40 | 0.65 | 0.94 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:39 | 0.29 | 0.84 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 18:11 | 0.56 | 0.77 |
| John Leonard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:17 | 0.12 | 0.71 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 27:28 | 0.12 | 0.69 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:09 | 0.27 | 0.58 |
| Carter Mazur | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7:26 | 0.04 | 0.36 |
| William Wallinder | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:08 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| Sheldon Dries | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:44 | 0.09 | -0.21 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:06 | 0.00 | -0.45 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:38 | 0.00 | -0.88 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:25 | 0.15 | 0.94 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:20 | 0.32 | 0.71 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:31 | 0.05 | 0.66 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:46 | 0.18 | 0.65 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:59 | 0.63 | 0.62 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:22 | 0.22 | 0.62 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:21 | 0.37 | 0.49 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:28 | 0.33 | 0.44 |
| Bokondji Imama | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:28 | 0.00 | 0.40 |
| Cole Schwindt | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4:32 | 0.05 | 0.30 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:06 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:13 | 0.64 | 0.09 |
| Sandis Vilmanis | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:35 | 0.11 | 0.04 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:52 | 0.26 | -0.08 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27:23 | 0.02 | -0.36 |
| Dmitry Kulikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:43 | 0.01 | -0.36 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:02 | 0.03 | -0.58 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:34 | 0.07 | -0.69 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniil Tarasov | Detroit Red Wings | 23 | 26 | 88.5% | 0.43 | W |
| Jacob Markstrom | Florida Panthers | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | -1.07 | L |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Florida Panthers 5–3 on Nov 02, 2026.
Florida Panthers generated 3.43 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 3.9 — 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.
Michael Brandsegg-Nygård led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.09 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs Florida Panthers game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Florida Panthers 5–3 on Nov 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 5, Florida Panthers 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Michael Brandsegg-Nygård led all skaters at 2.09, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Florida Panthers generated 3.43 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 3.9, 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 Florida Panthers put 26. High-danger chances went 22 to 34.