Carolina Hurricanes at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Boston Bruins on Nov 01, 2025. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 1, Boston Bruins 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 01, 2025 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 1 |
| Boston Bruins score | 2 |
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 | Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 24:09 | 0.00 | 1.53 |
| 2nd | Casey Mittelstadt | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:59 | 0.35 | 1.29 |
| 3rd | Alexander Nikishin | D | 1 | 0 | 4 | 24:41 | 0.15 | 1.00 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 01:27 | BOS | Casey Mittelstadt | Charlie McAvoy, Pavel Zacha | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 05:05 | BOS | Viktor Arvidsson | Casey Mittelstadt, Charlie McAvoy | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 17:11 | CAR | Alexander Nikishin | Mark Jankowski, Jordan Martinook | 5v6 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.77 | 3.51 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 56.1% | 43.9% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 53.5% | 46.5% |
| Hits | 21 | 26 |
| Blocks | 11 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 2 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 24:41 | 0.15 | 1.00 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:15 | 0.08 | 0.74 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:12 | 0.05 | 0.69 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:41 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:59 | 0.21 | 0.20 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:39 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:48 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:04 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:32 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:48 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:31 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Charles Alexis Legault | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:19 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Bradly Nadeau | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:05 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:13 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:31 | 0.23 | 0.00 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:32 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:13 | 0.45 | -0.10 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17:20 | 0.62 | -0.15 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 24:09 | 0.00 | 1.53 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:59 | 0.35 | 1.29 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:13 | 0.36 | 0.80 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:45 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:07 | 0.60 | 0.30 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:43 | 0.01 | 0.25 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:33 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:32 | 0.25 | 0.20 |
| John Beecher | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:12 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:39 | 0.56 | 0.15 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:18 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:08 | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:16 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:57 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:22 | 0.50 | 0.05 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:37 | 0.43 | 0.05 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:36 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:20 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | 0.54 | L |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 28 | 29 | 96.6% | 0.24 | W |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 2–1 on Nov 01, 2025, a one-goal game.
Boston Bruins generated 3.51 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 2.77 — Boston Bruins edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Charlie McAvoy led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.53 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Frederik Andersen stopped 20 of 22, worth 0.54 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Boston Bruins game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2–1 on Nov 01, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 2, Carolina Hurricanes 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Charlie McAvoy led all skaters at 1.53, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 3.51 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 2.77, so Boston Bruins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 29 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 22. High-danger chances went 9 to 11.