Carolina Hurricanes at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Boston Bruins on Nov 18, 2025. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 3, Boston Bruins 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 3 |
| Boston Bruins score | 1 |
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 | Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 20:01 | 0.03 | 2.62 |
| 2nd | Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15:39 | 0.39 | 2.24 |
| 3rd | Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:51 | 0.42 | 1.72 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 08:25 | CAR | Jordan Staal | Joel Nystrom, William Carrier | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 13:34 | CAR | Mark Jankowski | Taylor Hall, Sean Walker | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 17:27 | CAR | Taylor Hall | Joel Nystrom | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 19:50 | BOS | Riley Tufte | Michael Eyssimont, Henri Jokiharju | 5v4 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.96 | 2.05 |
| High-danger shots | 20 | 5 |
| Corsi % | 62.5% | 37.5% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 43.9% | 56.1% |
| Hits | 19 | 26 |
| Blocks | 10 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 27 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:01 | 0.03 | 2.62 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:39 | 0.39 | 2.24 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13:51 | 0.42 | 1.72 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:32 | 0.26 | 1.31 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:45 | 0.04 | 0.92 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:48 | 0.02 | 0.85 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:45 | 0.14 | 0.76 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:13 | 0.47 | 0.65 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:53 | 0.00 | 0.62 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:34 | 0.21 | 0.59 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:13 | 0.52 | 0.43 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:57 | 0.44 | 0.26 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:35 | 0.16 | 0.24 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:29 | 0.48 | 0.21 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:39 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:40 | 0.24 | 0.16 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:35 | 0.16 | 0.11 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:09 | 0.09 | 0.09 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 15:58 | 0.61 | 1.19 |
| Riley Tufte | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:13 | 0.24 | 1.07 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:32 | 0.03 | 0.56 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:57 | 0.06 | 0.49 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:00 | 0.07 | 0.39 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:47 | 0.20 | 0.26 |
| Matěj Blümel | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:10 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:30 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:48 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:19 | 0.11 | -0.45 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:01 | 0.08 | -0.49 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:09 | 0.02 | -0.52 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:31 | 0.10 | -0.59 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:43 | 0.00 | -0.63 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:06 | 0.05 | -0.96 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:20 | 0.10 | -0.99 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:58 | 0.09 | -1.44 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:58 | 0.01 | -1.47 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyotr Kochetkov | Carolina Hurricanes | 29 | 30 | 96.7% | 1.47 | W |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 29 | 32 | 90.6% | 0.91 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Boston Bruins 3–1 on Nov 18, 2025.
Boston Bruins generated 2.05 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 3.96 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Joel Nystrom led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.62 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 29 of 30, worth 1.47 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Boston Bruins game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Boston Bruins 3–1 on Nov 18, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 3, Boston Bruins 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Joel Nystrom led all skaters at 2.62, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 2.05 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.96, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 32 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 30. High-danger chances went 20 to 5.