Carolina Hurricanes at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Winnipeg Jets on Nov 21, 2025. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 4, Winnipeg Jets 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 4 |
| Winnipeg Jets 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 | Jordan Staal | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 15:30 | 0.28 | 1.50 |
| 2nd | Gabriel Vilardi | C | 2 | 0 | 5 | 18:49 | 1.20 | 1.35 |
| 3rd | Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19:48 | 0.34 | 1.33 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:16 | CAR | Jordan Staal | Jordan Martinook | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 03:45 | WPG | Josh Morrissey | Mark Scheifele, Dylan DeMelo | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 09:28 | WPG | Gabriel Vilardi | Cole Perfetti | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 03:08 | CAR | Jordan Staal | Jalen Chatfield, K'Andre Miller | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 06:31 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | Sebastian Aho, K'Andre Miller | 5v4 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 03:19 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Nikolaj Ehlers, Sebastian Aho | 4v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 04:13 | WPG | Gabriel Vilardi | Kyle Connor | 5v5 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.10 | 2.59 |
| High-danger shots | 5 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 57.0% | 43.0% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 13 | 29 |
| Blocks | 9 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Staal | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15:30 | 0.28 | 1.50 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:48 | 0.34 | 1.33 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22:36 | 0.05 | 1.18 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:18 | 0.44 | 0.70 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:03 | 0.65 | 0.70 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:34 | 0.06 | 0.69 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:59 | 0.17 | 0.69 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:36 | 0.25 | 0.59 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:04 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:32 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:40 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:44 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:42 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:08 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:57 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:26 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:07 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:53 | 0.17 | -0.20 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 18:49 | 1.20 | 1.35 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 26:18 | 0.09 | 1.00 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:46 | 0.01 | 0.89 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:06 | 0.09 | 0.74 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:24 | 0.71 | 0.74 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:28 | 0.22 | 0.44 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:32 | 0.05 | 0.30 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:42 | 0.13 | 0.20 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:04 | 0.31 | 0.15 |
| Gustav Nyquist | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:48 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:29 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:59 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:07 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:05 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:13 | 0.36 | -0.05 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:40 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:17 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:36 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 25 | 28 | 89.3% | -0.88 | W |
| Eric Comrie | Winnipeg Jets | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | -3.11 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4–3 on Nov 21, 2025, a one-goal game.
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.59 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 2.1 — Winnipeg Jets owned the better of the chances but Carolina Hurricanes took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Jordan Staal led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.5 on 2 goals, 2 shots on goal.
Brandon Bussi stopped 25 of 28, worth -0.88 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Winnipeg Jets 4–3 on Nov 21, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 4, Winnipeg Jets 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jordan Staal led all skaters at 1.5, on 2G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.59 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 2.1, so Winnipeg Jets created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 28 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 28. High-danger chances went 5 to 12.