Carolina Hurricanes at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Dallas Stars on Oct 26, 2025. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 2, Dallas Stars 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2025 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 2 |
| Dallas Stars score | 3 |
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 | Miro Heiskanen | D | 2 | 0 | 3 | 24:19 | 0.18 | 2.24 |
| 2nd | Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:50 | 0.05 | 1.63 |
| 3rd | Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 2 | 1 | 21:03 | 0.26 | 1.51 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:14 | CAR | Jackson Blake | — | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 19:49 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | Nikolaj Ehlers | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 01:04 | DAL | Miro Heiskanen | Esa Lindell | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 05:41 | DAL | Sam Steel | Thomas Harley, Mikko Rantanen | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 11:18 | DAL | Miro Heiskanen | Wyatt Johnston, Mikko Rantanen | 4v3 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.25 | 4.31 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 61.6% | 38.4% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 52.6% | 47.4% |
| Hits | 29 | 30 |
| Blocks | 9 | 30 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 3 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:44 | 0.55 | 1.43 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:08 | 0.19 | 0.91 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:24 | 0.49 | 0.79 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:25 | 0.01 | 0.64 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:16 | 0.08 | 0.12 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:12 | 0.09 | 0.11 |
| Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:57 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:10 | 0.42 | 0.09 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:44 | 0.09 | -0.01 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:29 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:46 | 0.10 | -0.07 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:05 | 0.07 | -0.08 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:15 | 0.13 | -0.11 |
| Bradly Nadeau | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:39 | 0.19 | -0.17 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:16 | 0.08 | -0.18 |
| Charles Alexis Legault | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:58 | 0.09 | -0.25 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:00 | 0.14 | -0.26 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:26 | 0.24 | -0.41 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 24:19 | 0.18 | 2.24 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:50 | 0.05 | 1.63 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:03 | 0.26 | 1.51 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 19:49 | 0.68 | 1.41 |
| Sam Steel | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:56 | 0.23 | 0.91 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:16 | 0.07 | 0.55 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:35 | 0.49 | 0.55 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:28 | 0.16 | 0.53 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:20 | 0.65 | 0.45 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:13 | 0.00 | 0.38 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18:33 | 0.87 | 0.14 |
| Tyler Seguin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:28 | 0.30 | 0.11 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:37 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:11 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:39 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:56 | 0.07 | -0.03 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:23 | 0.02 | -0.12 |
| Nathan Bastian | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:24 | 0.02 | -0.52 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 31 | 34 | 91.2% | 1.82 | L |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 0.79 | W |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3–2 on Oct 26, 2025, a one-goal game.
Dallas Stars generated 4.31 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 3.25 — Dallas Stars edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Miro Heiskanen led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.24 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Brandon Bussi stopped 31 of 34, worth 1.82 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Dallas Stars game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3–2 on Oct 26, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 3, Carolina Hurricanes 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Miro Heiskanen led all skaters at 2.24, on 2G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 4.31 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.25, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 28 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 34. High-danger chances went 14 to 18.