Carolina Hurricanes at Florida Panthers
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Florida Panthers on Dec 20, 2025. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 3, Florida Panthers 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2025 |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 3 |
| Florida Panthers 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 | Sam Bennett | C | 1 | 1 | 10 | 23:24 | 0.89 | 1.59 |
| 2nd | Sam Reinhart | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22:51 | 0.28 | 1.49 |
| 3rd | Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20:54 | 0.17 | 1.43 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Florida Panthers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:53 | CAR | Jordan Staal | Eric Robinson, Shayne Gostisbehere | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 01:27 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | Andrei Svechnikov, Seth Jarvis | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 07:34 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | Andrei Svechnikov, Seth Jarvis | 4v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 10:16 | FLA | Brad Marchand | Sam Bennett, Carter Verhaeghe | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 17:35 | FLA | Sam Bennett | Evan Rodrigues, Sam Reinhart | 6v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 19:18 | FLA | Sam Reinhart | Brad Marchand, Evan Rodrigues | 6v5 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | FLA | Sam Reinhart | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | CAR | Jackson Blake | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | FLA | Evan Rodrigues | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Florida Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 41 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.53 | 5.75 |
| High-danger shots | 23 | 24 |
| Corsi % | 45.0% | 55.0% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 41.8% | 58.2% |
| Hits | 27 | 23 |
| Blocks | 16 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 3 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:54 | 0.17 | 1.43 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 23:40 | 0.79 | 1.40 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 20:59 | 0.44 | 1.38 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:12 | 0.42 | 0.95 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:16 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:51 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:15 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:21 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:32 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:36 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:46 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:34 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:12 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:03 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:53 | 0.23 | 0.05 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:05 | 0.43 | 0.00 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:40 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:11 | 0.03 | -0.15 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Bennett | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 23:24 | 0.89 | 1.59 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 22:51 | 0.28 | 1.49 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 19:47 | 0.17 | 1.38 |
| Brad Marchand | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 23:46 | 0.66 | 1.29 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:39 | 0.07 | 0.69 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:04 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:37 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:13 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 30:47 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Noah Gregor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:44 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:10 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:24 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:34 | 0.19 | 0.00 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:44 | 0.33 | 0.00 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:49 | 0.29 | -0.05 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:51 | 0.52 | -0.05 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:44 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:32 | 0.08 | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 38 | 41 | 92.7% | 2.36 | O |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 26 | 29 | 89.7% | 1.17 | W |
Analysis
The Florida Panthers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4–3 on Dec 20, 2025, a one-goal game.
Florida Panthers generated 5.75 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 4.53 — Florida Panthers edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Sam Bennett led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.59 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 10 shots on goal.
Brandon Bussi stopped 38 of 41, worth 2.36 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Florida Panthers game?
The Florida Panthers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4–3 on Dec 20, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Florida Panthers 4, Carolina Hurricanes 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Sam Bennett led all skaters at 1.59, on 1G, 1A and 10 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Florida Panthers generated 5.75 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.53, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 29 shots on goal and Florida Panthers put 41. High-danger chances went 23 to 24.
How did the goaltenders play?
Brandon Bussi stopped 38 of 41 (2.36 goals saved above expected); Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 26 of 29 (1.17 goals saved above expected).