Columbus Blue Jackets at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Carolina Hurricanes on Dec 09, 2025. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 1, Carolina Hurricanes 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 09, 2025 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 1 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 4 |
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 | Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18:15 | 0.28 | 1.53 |
| 2nd | Dmitri Voronkov | L | 1 | 0 | 3 | 18:10 | 0.23 | 0.90 |
| 3rd | Eric Robinson | L | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11:28 | 0.50 | 0.90 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 12:39 | CBJ | Dmitri Voronkov | Sean Monahan, Kirill Marchenko | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 09:42 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | Andrei Svechnikov | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 07:53 | CAR | Eric Robinson | Taylor Hall, Joel Nystrom | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 13:38 | CAR | Jordan Staal | Andrei Svechnikov, Shayne Gostisbehere | 5v4 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 18:45 | CAR | Jordan Martinook | K'Andre Miller, Sean Walker | 4v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.95 | 5.24 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 40.3% | 59.7% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 39.3% | 60.7% |
| Hits | 14 | 19 |
| Blocks | 18 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 8 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:10 | 0.23 | 0.90 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:32 | 0.29 | 0.64 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:52 | 0.25 | 0.64 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 24:08 | 0.28 | 0.15 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:21 | 0.63 | 0.15 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:03 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:08 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:22 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Brendan Gaunce | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:44 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:55 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Brendan Smith | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:35 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:30 | 0.37 | 0.05 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:18 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:25 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:26 | 0.19 | 0.00 |
| Luca Del Bel Belluz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:09 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:50 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:49 | 0.18 | -0.10 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:15 | 0.28 | 1.53 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11:28 | 0.50 | 0.90 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:42 | 0.38 | 0.90 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:20 | 0.15 | 0.89 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:04 | 0.36 | 0.85 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 15:47 | 0.70 | 0.75 |
| Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:38 | 0.02 | 0.74 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:04 | 0.03 | 0.69 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:01 | 0.28 | 0.64 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:20 | 0.14 | 0.49 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:53 | 0.18 | 0.25 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:07 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:16 | 0.31 | 0.05 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:10 | 0.27 | 0.05 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:53 | 0.18 | 0.00 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:28 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:19 | 0.36 | 0.00 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:20 | 0.37 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 28 | 31 | 90.3% | 1.88 | L |
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 2.09 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4–1 on Dec 09, 2025.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 5.24 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 2.95 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Andrei Svechnikov led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.53 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Brandon Bussi stopped 23 of 24, worth 2.09 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4–1 on Dec 09, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Andrei Svechnikov led all skaters at 1.53, on 0G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 5.24 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.95, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 24 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 32. High-danger chances went 13 to 20.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jet Greaves stopped 28 of 31 (1.88 goals saved above expected); Brandon Bussi stopped 23 of 24 (2.09 goals saved above expected).