Carolina Hurricanes at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Anaheim Ducks on Oct 16, 2025. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 4, Anaheim Ducks 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 4 |
| Anaheim Ducks 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 | Seth Jarvis | C | 2 | 1 | 7 | 16:19 | 1.04 | 3.58 |
| 2nd | Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 3 | 1 | 16:40 | 0.07 | 3.26 |
| 3rd | Alexander Nikishin | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16:37 | 0.12 | 2.00 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:54 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | Shayne Gostisbehere | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 10:22 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | Jackson Blake, Shayne Gostisbehere | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 11:32 | ANA | Leo Carlsson | Alex Killorn, Drew Helleson | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 02:38 | CAR | Alexander Nikishin | Sebastian Aho, Shayne Gostisbehere | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 15:48 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | Seth Jarvis | 5v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.08 | 2.52 |
| High-danger shots | 26 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 53.9% | 46.1% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | 41.4% | 58.6% |
| Hits | 19 | 31 |
| Blocks | 16 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 21 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 1 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 16:19 | 1.04 | 3.58 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 16:40 | 0.07 | 3.26 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:37 | 0.12 | 2.00 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:38 | 0.51 | 1.99 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:43 | 0.07 | 1.24 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:45 | 0.13 | 1.07 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:29 | 0.02 | 0.86 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:55 | 0.23 | 0.64 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:46 | 0.15 | 0.40 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:08 | 0.16 | 0.28 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:07 | 0.01 | 0.23 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:51 | 0.20 | 0.22 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:40 | 0.28 | 0.16 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:16 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:23 | 0.46 | 0.09 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:26 | 0.17 | 0.06 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:22 | 0.01 | -0.16 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:55 | 0.42 | -0.20 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Carlsson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 17:35 | 0.70 | 1.17 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:59 | 0.05 | 0.84 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:20 | 0.10 | 0.35 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:52 | 0.01 | -0.06 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:18 | 0.12 | -0.19 |
| Troy Terry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:29 | 0.23 | -0.24 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:23 | 0.01 | -0.24 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:46 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Nikita Nesterenko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:52 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
| Frank Vatrano | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11:38 | 0.35 | -0.44 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:24 | 0.00 | -0.48 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 18:20 | 0.53 | -0.48 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:43 | 0.30 | -0.48 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:48 | 0.14 | -0.51 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:51 | 0.00 | -0.54 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:24 | 0.02 | -0.55 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:59 | 0.03 | -0.75 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:01 | 0.05 | -0.98 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 1.52 | W |
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 28 | 32 | 87.5% | 0.08 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4–1 on Oct 16, 2025.
Anaheim Ducks generated 2.52 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 4.08 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Seth Jarvis led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.58 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 7 shots on goal.
Frederik Andersen stopped 23 of 24, worth 1.52 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Anaheim Ducks 4–1 on Oct 16, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 4, Anaheim Ducks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Seth Jarvis led all skaters at 3.58, on 2G, 1A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 2.52 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.08, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 32 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 24. High-danger chances went 26 to 10.