Carolina Hurricanes at Philadelphia Flyers
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Philadelphia Flyers on Dec 14, 2025. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 4, Philadelphia Flyers 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2025 |
| Venue | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 4 |
| Philadelphia Flyers 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 | Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18:14 | 0.24 | 1.38 |
| 2nd | Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 25:58 | 0.24 | 1.36 |
| 3rd | Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:49 | 0.02 | 1.31 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Philadelphia Flyers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:04 | PHI | Bobby Brink | Trevor Zegras, Travis Sanheim | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 17:34 | PHI | Trevor Zegras | Travis Konecny, Jamie Drysdale | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 09:11 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | Shayne Gostisbehere | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 14:12 | CAR | Alexander Nikishin | Joel Nystrom, Taylor Hall | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 12:26 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | Andrei Svechnikov, Shayne Gostisbehere | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 12:49 | PHI | Carl Grundstrom | Rodrigo Abols, Noah Juulsen | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | CAR | Jackson Blake | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Philadelphia Flyers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 18 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.26 | 3.10 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 67.9% | 32.1% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 43.5% | 56.5% |
| Hits | 19 | 28 |
| Blocks | 3 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 3 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:14 | 0.24 | 1.38 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 25:58 | 0.24 | 1.36 |
| Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:49 | 0.02 | 1.31 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:24 | 1.48 | 1.19 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:26 | 0.03 | 1.16 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:48 | 0.19 | 0.91 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:11 | 0.47 | 0.81 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:25 | 0.49 | 0.60 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:16 | 0.36 | 0.55 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:53 | 0.19 | 0.43 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:45 | 0.04 | 0.33 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:18 | 0.07 | 0.30 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:54 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:12 | 0.01 | -0.00 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:54 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:51 | 0.45 | -0.17 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:06 | 0.33 | -0.22 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:39 | 0.16 | -0.29 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Zegras | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18:24 | 0.68 | 1.23 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:02 | 0.04 | 1.11 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:55 | 0.56 | 0.82 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:36 | 0.16 | 0.78 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:25 | 0.43 | 0.74 |
| Rodrigo Abols | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:10 | 0.00 | 0.46 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:58 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:10 | 0.05 | 0.24 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:00 | 0.00 | 0.24 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:45 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:01 | 0.01 | 0.11 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:35 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:48 | 0.17 | -0.08 |
| Nikita Grebenkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:29 | 0.03 | -0.15 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:59 | 0.70 | -0.20 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:22 | 0.09 | -0.28 |
| Ty Murchison | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:24 | 0.00 | -0.59 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:57 | 0.16 | -0.71 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyotr Kochetkov | Carolina Hurricanes | 15 | 18 | 83.3% | -0.51 | W |
| Samuel Ersson | Philadelphia Flyers | 18 | 21 | 85.7% | 0.72 | O |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4–3 on Dec 14, 2025, a one-goal game.
Philadelphia Flyers generated 3.1 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 4.26 — Carolina Hurricanes edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Nikolaj Ehlers led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.38 on 1 goal, 2 shots on goal.
Samuel Ersson stopped 18 of 21, worth 0.72 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Philadelphia Flyers game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4–3 on Dec 14, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 4, Philadelphia Flyers 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nikolaj Ehlers led all skaters at 1.38, on 1G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Philadelphia Flyers generated 3.1 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.26, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 21 shots on goal and Philadelphia Flyers put 18. High-danger chances went 17 to 8.
How did the goaltenders play?
Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 15 of 18 (-0.51 goals saved above expected); Samuel Ersson stopped 18 of 21 (0.72 goals saved above expected).