New York Islanders at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Carolina Hurricanes on Oct 30, 2025. Final score: New York Islanders 2, Carolina Hurricanes 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| New York Islanders score | 2 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 6 |
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 | Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:04 | 0.52 | 1.44 |
| 2nd | Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:50 | 0.38 | 1.24 |
| 3rd | Simon Holmstrom | R | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16:56 | 0.56 | 0.85 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:33 | CAR | Bradly Nadeau | — | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 05:21 | CAR | Mike Reilly | — | 4v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 10:21 | CAR | Jordan Martinook | Jordan Staal, Andrei Svechnikov | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 1st 13:20 | NYI | Matthew Schaefer | Kyle Palmieri, Jonathan Drouin | 4v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 01:51 | CAR | Jackson Blake | Taylor Hall, Brandon Bussi | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 10:48 | NYI | Simon Holmstrom | Tony DeAngelo | 4v4 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 10:59 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Alexander Nikishin, Logan Stankoven | 4v4 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 19:49 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | Nikolaj Ehlers | 5v5 | 2–6 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.69 | 5.59 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 42.5% | 57.5% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 61.3% | 38.7% |
| Hits | 30 | 19 |
| Blocks | 13 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 22 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 5 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:56 | 0.56 | 0.85 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:59 | 0.06 | 0.79 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:02 | 0.11 | 0.69 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:38 | 0.07 | 0.65 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:19 | 0.14 | 0.64 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:28 | 0.13 | 0.25 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18:25 | 0.51 | 0.20 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:55 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Alexander Romanov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:40 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:52 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:32 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:55 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:53 | 0.25 | 0.00 |
| Adam Boqvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:23 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:04 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:17 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:45 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:57 | 0.39 | -0.30 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:04 | 0.52 | 1.44 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:50 | 0.38 | 1.24 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:50 | 0.64 | 0.75 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:56 | 0.48 | 0.75 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:44 | 0.11 | 0.74 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:28 | 0.17 | 0.69 |
| Bradly Nadeau | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:02 | 0.05 | 0.65 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:58 | 0.06 | 0.64 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:12 | 0.77 | 0.55 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:43 | 0.13 | 0.44 |
| Charles Alexis Legault | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:40 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:56 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:06 | 0.56 | 0.10 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:33 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:49 | 0.57 | 0.05 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:32 | 0.31 | 0.00 |
| Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:23 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:02 | 0.41 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Rittich | New York Islanders | 28 | 34 | 82.4% | -2.49 | L |
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 0.47 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 6–2 on Oct 30, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 5.59 expected goals to New York Islanders's 2.69 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Logan Stankoven led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.44 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 6–2 on Oct 30, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 6, New York Islanders 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Logan Stankoven led all skaters at 1.44, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 5.59 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 2.69, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Islanders put 27 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 34. High-danger chances went 13 to 19.