Carolina Hurricanes at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights on Oct 20, 2025. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 1, Vegas Golden Knights 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 1 |
| Vegas Golden Knights 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 | Ivan Barbashev | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:31 | 0.28 | 1.96 |
| 2nd | Brandon Saad | L | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:32 | 0.31 | 1.59 |
| 3rd | Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20:37 | 0.00 | 1.57 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:42 | VGK | Jack Eichel | Brandon Saad, Ivan Barbashev | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 10:28 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | Mitch Marner, Tomas Hertl | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 04:18 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | Seth Jarvis, Nikolaj Ehlers | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 11:06 | VGK | Ivan Barbashev | — | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 18:23 | VGK | William Karlsson | Mitch Marner, Shea Theodore | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.20 | 2.54 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 45.3% | 54.7% |
| Hits | 15 | 13 |
| Blocks | 18 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 1 | 2 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:45 | 0.10 | 0.52 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:01 | 0.21 | 0.51 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:25 | 0.31 | 0.34 |
| Charles Alexis Legault | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:30 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:22 | 0.05 | 0.18 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:11 | 0.07 | 0.09 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:32 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:13 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:02 | 0.19 | -0.07 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:14 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:36 | 0.17 | -0.18 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:48 | 0.19 | -0.26 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:54 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:38 | 0.09 | -0.31 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:54 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:08 | 0.01 | -0.38 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:53 | 0.05 | -0.48 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:02 | 0.16 | -0.80 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:31 | 0.28 | 1.96 |
| Brandon Saad | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:32 | 0.31 | 1.59 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20:37 | 0.00 | 1.57 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:30 | 0.42 | 1.40 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:58 | 0.02 | 1.22 |
| William Karlsson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:37 | 0.24 | 1.03 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:06 | 0.54 | 0.94 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:45 | 0.08 | 0.88 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:43 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:04 | 0.04 | 0.62 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:10 | 0.14 | 0.60 |
| Alexander Holtz | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:51 | 0.01 | 0.33 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:40 | 0.11 | 0.27 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:17 | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:52 | 0.13 | 0.03 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:48 | 0.12 | -0.20 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:12 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Cole Reinhardt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:26 | 0.06 | -0.39 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | -0.67 | L |
| Akira Schmid | Vegas Golden Knights | 22 | 23 | 95.7% | 0.41 | W |
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 0.15 |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4–1 on Oct 20, 2025.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 2.54 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 1.2 — the run of play matched the result, with Vegas Golden Knights earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Ivan Barbashev led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.96 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4–1 on Oct 20, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 4, Carolina Hurricanes 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ivan Barbashev led all skaters at 1.96, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 2.54 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 1.2, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 27 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 26. High-danger chances went 14 to 12.