Detroit Red Wings at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Nov 03, 2026. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 2, Tampa Bay Lightning 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 03, 2026 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 2 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 4 |
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 | Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 2 | 3 | 21:40 | 0.26 | 1.72 |
| 2nd | J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13:58 | 0.00 | 1.65 |
| 3rd | Brayden Point | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 18:23 | 0.68 | 1.64 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:54 | TBL | Brayden Point | Nikita Kucherov, Charle-Edouard D'Astous | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 13:01 | TBL | Brayden Point | Nikita Kucherov, Erik Cernak | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 08:41 | TBL | Anthony Cirelli | Gage Goncalves, J.J. Moser | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 10:23 | DET | Lucas Raymond | J.T. Compher | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 05:29 | DET | J.T. Compher | Andrew Copp, Justin Faulk | 4v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 19:59 | TBL | Ryan McDonagh | — | 5v6 EN | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.15 | 3.96 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 31 |
| Corsi % | 38.3% | 61.7% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Hits | 37 | 21 |
| Blocks | 23 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Compher | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:06 | 0.20 | 1.52 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:08 | 0.90 | 0.80 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:52 | 0.08 | 0.76 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 19:32 | 0.58 | 0.72 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:13 | 0.08 | 0.43 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:36 | 0.10 | 0.26 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:34 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Sheldon Dries | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:22 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30:11 | 0.12 | -0.03 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:36 | 0.41 | -0.10 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:55 | 0.28 | -0.16 |
| John Leonard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:03 | 0.22 | -0.17 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:30 | 0.03 | -0.18 |
| William Wallinder | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:55 | 0.00 | -0.28 |
| Carter Mazur | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:29 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Andreas Englund | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:51 | 0.00 | -0.52 |
| Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:58 | 0.15 | -0.54 |
| Anton Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:09 | 0.00 | -0.94 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 21:40 | 0.26 | 1.72 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:58 | 0.00 | 1.65 |
| Brayden Point | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 18:23 | 0.68 | 1.64 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:44 | 0.33 | 1.49 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:39 | 0.49 | 1.21 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:49 | 0.03 | 1.18 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:03 | 0.32 | 1.18 |
| Conor Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:54 | 0.15 | 0.85 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:58 | 0.21 | 0.76 |
| Max Crozier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:26 | 0.28 | 0.69 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:05 | 0.23 | 0.49 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:30 | 0.05 | 0.31 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:56 | 0.04 | 0.21 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:14 | 0.37 | 0.14 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:05 | 0.05 | -0.03 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:29 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:40 | 0.27 | -0.12 |
| Dominic James | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:34 | 0.20 | -0.45 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 11 | 13 | 84.6% | -0.26 | |
| Daniil Tarasov | Detroit Red Wings | 12 | 13 | 92.3% | 0.91 | L |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 19 | 21 | 90.5% | 1.16 | W |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4–2 on Nov 03, 2026.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.96 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 3.15 — the run of play matched the result, with Tampa Bay Lightning earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nikita Kucherov led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.72 on 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 19 of 21, worth 1.16 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 4–2 on Nov 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Detroit Red Wings 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nikita Kucherov led all skaters at 1.72, on 0G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.96 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 3.15, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Detroit Red Wings put 21 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 27. High-danger chances went 15 to 31.