Toronto Maple Leafs at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Carolina Hurricanes on Dec 05, 2025. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 5, Carolina Hurricanes 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 05, 2025 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 5 |
| Carolina Hurricanes 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 | Matthew Knies | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:04 | 0.20 | 1.92 |
| 2nd | Max Domi | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14:52 | 0.01 | 1.86 |
| 3rd | Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22:23 | 0.00 | 1.62 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:53 | TOR | Bobby McMann | Nicolas Roy, Jake McCabe | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 11:45 | TOR | Scott Laughton | Philippe Myers, Simon Benoit | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 15:45 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | Shayne Gostisbehere, Sebastian Aho | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 04:44 | TOR | Matthew Knies | Max Domi, Morgan Rielly | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 10:39 | TOR | Auston Matthews | Max Domi, Matthew Knies | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 18:16 | TOR | Bobby McMann | Nicolas Roy | 6v5 | 5–1 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.65 | 4.09 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 22 |
| Corsi % | 33.0% | 67.0% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 56.5% | 43.5% |
| Hits | 20 | 18 |
| Blocks | 20 | 4 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 6 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Knies | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:04 | 0.20 | 1.92 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14:52 | 0.01 | 1.86 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:23 | 0.00 | 1.62 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20:08 | 0.64 | 1.44 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 14:33 | 0.25 | 1.42 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14:36 | 0.17 | 1.30 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:19 | 0.47 | 1.29 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:18 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:52 | 0.08 | 0.56 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:03 | 0.00 | 0.52 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:30 | 0.70 | 0.24 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:45 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:27 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:49 | 0.84 | 0.15 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:00 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:23 | 0.15 | -0.32 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:03 | 0.07 | -0.37 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:55 | 0.02 | -0.45 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:39 | 0.06 | 0.80 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:53 | 0.90 | 0.67 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:10 | 0.07 | 0.65 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:32 | 0.44 | 0.36 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:17 | 0.17 | 0.35 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:10 | 0.12 | 0.29 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:04 | 0.27 | 0.24 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:02 | 0.18 | 0.20 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:38 | 0.19 | 0.10 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:39 | 0.11 | 0.02 |
| Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:21 | 0.01 | -0.00 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17:45 | 0.64 | -0.04 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:55 | 0.24 | -0.17 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:41 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:51 | 0.33 | -0.23 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:42 | 0.27 | -0.24 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:21 | 0.04 | -0.58 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:57 | 0.05 | -0.70 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 1.44 | W |
| Dennis Hildeby | Toronto Maple Leafs | 9 | 9 | 100.0% | 1.52 | |
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 19 | 23 | 82.6% | -1.31 | L |
Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5–1 on Dec 05, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.09 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 3.65 — Carolina Hurricanes owned the better of the chances but Toronto Maple Leafs 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.
Matthew Knies led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.92 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Dennis Hildeby stopped 9 of 9, worth 1.52 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5–1 on Dec 05, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Toronto Maple Leafs 5, Carolina Hurricanes 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matthew Knies led all skaters at 1.92, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.09 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 3.65, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 24 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 33. High-danger chances went 11 to 22.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joseph Woll stopped 23 of 24 (1.44 goals saved above expected); Frederik Andersen stopped 19 of 23 (-1.31 goals saved above expected).