Carolina Hurricanes at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the San Jose Sharks on Oct 14, 2025. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 5, San Jose Sharks 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 5 |
| San Jose Sharks score | 1 |
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 | Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 1 | 0 | 3 | 18:48 | 0.31 | 2.16 |
| 2nd | Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 2 | 4 | 17:03 | 0.35 | 2.05 |
| 3rd | Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:14 | 0.14 | 1.82 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 01:24 | CAR | Sean Walker | Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 04:38 | SJS | William Eklund | Tyler Toffoli, Nick Leddy | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 14:14 | CAR | William Carrier | Alexander Nikishin, Jordan Martinook | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 18:39 | CAR | Eric Robinson | Mike Reilly | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 01:52 | CAR | Shayne Gostisbehere | Logan Stankoven, Taylor Hall | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 07:25 | CAR | Jackson Blake | Jalen Chatfield, Logan Stankoven | 5v5 | 5–1 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 43 | 17 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.43 | 1.87 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 70.0% | 30.0% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | 55.6% | 44.4% |
| Hits | 13 | 21 |
| Blocks | 8 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 21 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:48 | 0.31 | 2.16 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 17:03 | 0.35 | 2.05 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:14 | 0.14 | 1.82 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:24 | 0.02 | 1.58 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 18:13 | 0.08 | 1.49 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:00 | 0.32 | 1.34 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:42 | 0.18 | 1.28 |
| William Carrier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10:51 | 0.75 | 1.21 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:48 | 0.00 | 1.20 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:26 | 0.28 | 1.08 |
| Sean Walker | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:44 | 0.36 | 1.04 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:41 | 0.10 | 1.04 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:19 | 0.04 | 0.81 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:40 | 0.05 | 0.63 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:32 | 0.12 | 0.36 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:01 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:30 | 0.12 | 0.30 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:04 | 0.38 | 0.25 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Eklund | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:28 | 0.39 | 0.48 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:05 | 0.20 | 0.48 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:26 | 0.32 | 0.08 |
| Jeff Skinner | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:37 | 0.36 | -0.06 |
| Nick Leddy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:39 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:12 | 0.14 | -0.17 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:26 | 0.11 | -0.30 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:54 | 0.00 | -0.35 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:06 | 0.01 | -0.38 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:52 | 0.01 | -0.40 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:57 | 0.28 | -0.42 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:06 | 0.07 | -0.51 |
| Philipp Kurashev | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:34 | 0.00 | -0.53 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:52 | 0.03 | -0.59 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:20 | 0.06 | -0.63 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:48 | 0.00 | -0.79 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:46 | 0.14 | -0.95 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:52 | 0.00 | -1.28 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 16 | 17 | 94.1% | 0.87 | W |
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 38 | 43 | 88.4% | -1.57 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the San Jose Sharks 5–1 on Oct 14, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
San Jose Sharks generated 1.87 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 3.43 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Shayne Gostisbehere led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.16 on 1 goal, 3 shots on goal.
Brandon Bussi stopped 16 of 17, worth 0.87 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs San Jose Sharks game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the San Jose Sharks 5–1 on Oct 14, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 5, San Jose Sharks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Shayne Gostisbehere led all skaters at 2.16, on 1G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
San Jose Sharks generated 1.87 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.43, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 43 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 17. High-danger chances went 19 to 11.