Vegas Golden Knights at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes on Oct 28, 2025. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 6, Carolina Hurricanes 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 6 |
| Carolina Hurricanes 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 | Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26:18 | 0.11 | 3.26 |
| 2nd | Jack Eichel | C | 2 | 1 | 6 | 21:27 | 0.48 | 3.12 |
| 3rd | Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:28 | 0.02 | 2.90 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:46 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Sebastian Aho | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 06:27 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | Mitch Marner, Tomas Hertl | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 18:03 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | Shea Theodore, Jack Eichel | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 12:07 | CAR | Jordan Martinook | — | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 02:31 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | Jalen Chatfield, Jackson Blake | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 06:10 | VGK | Brett Howden | Cole Reinhardt, Keegan Kolesar | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 15:01 | VGK | Jack Eichel | Ivan Barbashev | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 17:36 | VGK | Jack Eichel | Ivan Barbashev, Mitch Marner | 5v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 19:38 | VGK | Tomas Hertl | William Karlsson | 6v5 | 6–3 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 35 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.95 | 1.01 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 7 |
| Corsi % | 54.2% | 45.8% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/1 |
| Faceoff % | 48.6% | 51.4% |
| Hits | 22 | 17 |
| Blocks | 16 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 21 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 8 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:18 | 0.11 | 3.26 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 21:27 | 0.48 | 3.12 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:28 | 0.02 | 2.90 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 15:32 | 0.69 | 2.30 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:49 | 0.21 | 2.29 |
| Brett Howden | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:06 | 0.27 | 2.19 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:41 | 0.39 | 2.10 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:14 | 0.24 | 1.99 |
| Cole Reinhardt | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:56 | 0.20 | 1.75 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:53 | 0.23 | 1.43 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:43 | 0.02 | 1.10 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:59 | 0.02 | 1.02 |
| Alexander Holtz | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 13:39 | 1.14 | 0.76 |
| William Karlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:02 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| Brandon Saad | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:30 | 0.13 | -0.14 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:03 | 0.05 | -0.55 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:10 | 0.01 | -0.84 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:39 | 0.01 | -0.96 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:43 | 0.18 | 1.01 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:11 | 0.15 | 0.99 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:03 | 0.18 | 0.51 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:55 | 0.12 | 0.33 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:46 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:04 | 0.20 | 0.16 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:00 | 0.39 | -0.04 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:19 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:53 | 0.01 | -0.41 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:29 | 0.12 | -0.42 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:57 | 0.10 | -0.46 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 27:33 | 0.09 | -0.51 |
| Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:19 | 0.02 | -0.58 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:45 | 0.01 | -0.96 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:31 | 0.00 | -1.10 |
| Bradly Nadeau | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:21 | 0.02 | -1.14 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:58 | 0.05 | -1.21 |
| Domenick Fensore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:22 | 0.03 | -1.73 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akira Schmid | Vegas Golden Knights | 21 | 24 | 87.5% | -0.40 | W |
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 29 | 34 | 85.3% | -0.28 | L |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 6–3 on Oct 28, 2025.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 1.01 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 3.95 — the run of play matched the result, with Vegas Golden Knights earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Shea Theodore led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.26 on 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6–3 on Oct 28, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 6, Carolina Hurricanes 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Shea Theodore led all skaters at 3.26, on 0G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 1.01 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.95, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 35 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 24. High-danger chances went 18 to 7.