Detroit Red Wings and Boston Bruins trade shots, Bruins cash late at Little Caesars Arena

The the Detroit Red Wings moved to 38-24 with 8 overtime losses and 2 points after a 4-2 game to the the Bruins, who improved to 39-23 with 8 overtime losses and 4 points at Little Caesars Arena.

First period

The Wings finished the opening period with 0 goals while putting pucks on net as part of their 43-shot night.

The Bruins also left the first period scoreless, and the game stayed even on the scoreboard after both teams combined for 27 total shots.

Second period

The Wings scored 1 time in the second period and finished with 1 power-play goal on 4 opportunities, with their power play generating 12 shots.

Alex DeBrincat led Detroit shot volume with 7 shots and added 1 goal, turning one of the Wings’ man-advantage looks into offense.

The Bruins scored 1 time in the second period and went 1-for-3 on the power play, including a 5-on-3 that produced their lone power-play goal.

Boston’s Jeremy Swayman earned the win with 41 saves on 43 shots against as the Bruins absorbed Detroit pressure in the middle frame.

Third period

The Winged Wheel scored 1 time in the third period and ended the night at 60 percent in the faceoff circle, with 33 faceoffs won.

Lucas Raymond scored 1 goal on 4 shots for Detroit, but his minus-3 reflected Boston’s finishing in the decisive stretch.

The Bruins scored 3 times in the third period, and their 1 empty-net goal closed out the scoring after Boston built its late edge at even strength.

David Pastrnak was named a game star for the Bruins as Boston finished with 4 goals on 27 shots and a 15 percent shooting rate.

Goaltending, totals, and what swung it

John Gibson took the loss for the Wings with 23 saves on 26 shots against at even strength and special teams before the empty-netter made it 4 total goals against.

Patrick Kane recorded 1 assist and put 6 shots on goal as Detroit pushed play toward Swayman, and Detroit Red Wings post-match stats showed a 43-27 shots advantage alongside 22 hits.

The Bruins countered with 21 hits and 13 blocks while finishing with 8 penalty minutes, and Detroit logged 6 penalty minutes in a game that featured 7 total power plays.

The Detroit Red Wings full-time result reflected 2 goals on 43 shots and a 5 percent shooting rate, while Boston finished with 4 goals and the winning goal tagged to its third-period surge.

Next game on the schedule

The Wings are scheduled to host the the Ottawa Senators at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan on 3/24/2026 at 7:00 PM EDT, with broadcasts listed on ESPN+ and FDSDET.

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