Carolina Hurricanes at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Colorado Avalanche on Oct 23, 2025. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 5, Colorado Avalanche 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 5 |
| Colorado Avalanche 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 | Valeri Nichushkin | R | 2 | 0 | 7 | 22:05 | 1.03 | 2.79 |
| 2nd | Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 4 | 28:30 | 0.42 | 2.76 |
| 3rd | Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14:38 | 0.07 | 1.75 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:07 | CAR | Eric Robinson | Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Mike Reilly | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 04:04 | COL | Valeri Nichushkin | — | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 07:17 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | — | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 1st 12:41 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | Nikolaj Ehlers, Seth Jarvis | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 1st 13:40 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | Jackson Blake, Taylor Hall | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 04:46 | COL | Parker Kelly | Sam Malinski, Ross Colton | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 04:45 | COL | Martin Necas | Artturi Lehkonen, Nathan MacKinnon | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 14:09 | COL | Valeri Nichushkin | Victor Olofsson, Cale Makar | 5v4 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | — | 0v1 | 4–4 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 48 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.43 | 5.91 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 40.4% | 59.6% |
| Power play | 0/5 | 1/8 |
| Faceoff % | 45.2% | 54.8% |
| Hits | 19 | 28 |
| Blocks | 12 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:19 | 0.05 | 1.23 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 23:01 | 1.44 | 1.19 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:47 | 0.03 | 0.89 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:35 | 0.33 | 0.80 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7:38 | 0.09 | 0.79 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:30 | 0.62 | 0.75 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:07 | 0.24 | 0.63 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:16 | 0.20 | 0.55 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:14 | 0.50 | 0.03 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:12 | 0.03 | -0.03 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:42 | 0.05 | -0.06 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:16 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:52 | 0.09 | -0.43 |
| Charles Alexis Legault | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:11 | 0.02 | -0.80 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:50 | 0.06 | -0.96 |
| Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:02 | 0.08 | -1.00 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28:16 | 0.01 | -1.28 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:05 | 0.05 | -1.58 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 22:05 | 1.03 | 2.79 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 28:30 | 0.42 | 2.76 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:38 | 0.07 | 1.75 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 14:45 | 0.47 | 1.59 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:04 | 0.12 | 1.49 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:57 | 0.15 | 1.17 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25:25 | 0.33 | 1.11 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:07 | 0.09 | 0.99 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:42 | 0.02 | 0.92 |
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:25 | 1.06 | 0.87 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:20 | 0.36 | 0.72 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:57 | 0.95 | 0.64 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:21 | 0.18 | 0.27 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:24 | 0.18 | 0.17 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:55 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:55 | 0.19 | -0.10 |
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:13 | 0.03 | -0.38 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:17 | 0.15 | -0.44 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 44 | 48 | 91.7% | 2.53 | W |
| Trent Miner | Colorado Avalanche | 20 | 20 | 100.0% | 2.46 | O |
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 7 | 11 | 63.6% | -2.57 |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Colorado Avalanche 5–4 on Oct 23, 2025, a one-goal game.
Colorado Avalanche generated 5.91 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 3.43 — Colorado Avalanche owned the better of the chances but Carolina Hurricanes took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Valeri Nichushkin led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.79 on 2 goals, 7 shots on goal.
Frederik Andersen stopped 44 of 48, worth 2.53 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Colorado Avalanche 5–4 on Oct 23, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 5, Colorado Avalanche 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Valeri Nichushkin led all skaters at 2.79, on 2G, 0A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 5.91 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.43, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 31 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 48. High-danger chances went 12 to 19.