Philadelphia Flyers at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Carolina Hurricanes on Dec 14, 2025. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 2, Carolina Hurricanes 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2025 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 2 |
| Carolina Hurricanes 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 | William Carrier | L | 1 | 0 | 4 | 12:17 | 0.51 | 1.37 |
| 2nd | Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:59 | 0.36 | 1.25 |
| 3rd | Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:01 | 0.09 | 1.23 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:44 | CAR | William Carrier | Sean Walker, Jordan Staal | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 15:53 | CAR | Taylor Hall | Alexander Nikishin, Jackson Blake | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 1st 19:07 | PHI | Jamie Drysdale | Trevor Zegras, Matvei Michkov | 5v6 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 18:08 | PHI | Trevor Zegras | Travis Konecny, Christian Dvorak | 5v6 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | — | 1v0 | 2–2 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.76 | 4.28 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 22 |
| Corsi % | 38.5% | 61.5% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 1/6 |
| Faceoff % | 48.4% | 51.6% |
| Hits | 23 | 10 |
| Blocks | 18 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 6 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Zegras | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 22:39 | 0.86 | 1.21 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25:36 | 0.03 | 0.61 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:26 | 0.47 | 0.54 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:56 | 0.08 | 0.37 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:50 | 0.53 | 0.31 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:10 | 0.22 | 0.26 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:01 | 0.14 | 0.24 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 18:29 | 0.87 | 0.24 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:18 | 0.69 | 0.12 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:49 | 0.19 | -0.10 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:17 | 0.07 | -0.16 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:32 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:39 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:59 | 0.01 | -0.37 |
| Nikita Grebenkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:48 | 0.00 | -0.46 |
| Rodrigo Abols | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:58 | 0.06 | -0.51 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:54 | 0.00 | -0.56 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31:06 | 0.20 | -0.59 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Carrier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12:17 | 0.51 | 1.37 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:59 | 0.36 | 1.25 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:01 | 0.09 | 1.23 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13:28 | 0.33 | 1.16 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:31 | 0.19 | 1.07 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 24:00 | 0.23 | 1.06 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:08 | 0.35 | 0.82 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:50 | 0.01 | 0.61 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:25 | 0.15 | 0.56 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:14 | 0.09 | 0.51 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:32 | 0.62 | 0.46 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:46 | 0.60 | 0.39 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:10 | 0.01 | 0.24 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:48 | 0.23 | 0.15 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:44 | 0.50 | 0.00 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:17 | 0.06 | -0.07 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:24 | 0.17 | -0.25 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:31 | 0.01 | -0.55 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 30 | 32 | 93.8% | 1.72 | O |
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | 1.37 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3–2 on Dec 14, 2025, a one-goal game.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.28 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 4.76 — Philadelphia Flyers 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.
William Carrier led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.37 on 1 goal, 4 shots on goal.
Dan Vladar stopped 30 of 32, worth 1.72 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3–2 on Dec 14, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 3, Philadelphia Flyers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — William Carrier led all skaters at 1.37, on 1G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.28 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 4.76, so Philadelphia Flyers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 26 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 32. High-danger chances went 17 to 22.
How did the goaltenders play?
Dan Vladar stopped 30 of 32 (1.72 goals saved above expected); Brandon Bussi stopped 24 of 26 (1.37 goals saved above expected).