Florida Panthers at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Carolina Hurricanes on Dec 24, 2025. Final score: Florida Panthers 5, Carolina Hurricanes 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Florida Panthers score | 5 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 2 |
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 Reinhart | C | 0 | 3 | 1 | 18:24 | 0.17 | 2.07 |
| 2nd | Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16:30 | 0.05 | 1.53 |
| 3rd | Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21:11 | 0.01 | 1.38 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:11 | CAR | Eric Robinson | Sebastian Aho, Joel Nystrom | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 01:58 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Jordan Staal | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 03:53 | FLA | Niko Mikkola | Eetu Luostarinen, Sam Reinhart | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 06:17 | FLA | Luke Kunin | Noah Gregor, Aaron Ekblad | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 07:00 | FLA | Anton Lundell | Sam Reinhart, Eetu Luostarinen | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 09:57 | FLA | Sam Bennett | A.J. Greer, Aaron Ekblad | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 15:21 | FLA | Seth Jones | Sam Reinhart, Brad Marchand | 4v5 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.95 | 2.31 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 43.1% | 56.9% |
| Hits | 32 | 35 |
| Blocks | 11 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 18:24 | 0.17 | 2.07 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16:30 | 0.05 | 1.53 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 21:11 | 0.01 | 1.38 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8:39 | 0.42 | 0.95 |
| Seth Jones | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 23:01 | 0.14 | 0.90 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:09 | 0.44 | 0.85 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:30 | 0.03 | 0.75 |
| Noah Gregor | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:21 | 0.15 | 0.69 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:24 | 0.63 | 0.65 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:31 | 0.24 | 0.59 |
| Brad Marchand | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:54 | 0.23 | 0.49 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:43 | 0.30 | 0.15 |
| Jack Studnicka | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:44 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:51 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:29 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:12 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:32 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:23 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Robinson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:38 | 0.13 | 0.95 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:43 | 0.04 | 0.89 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:52 | 0.62 | 0.75 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:51 | 0.13 | 0.64 |
| Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:33 | 0.02 | 0.59 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:13 | 0.18 | 0.25 |
| Bradly Nadeau | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:41 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:43 | 0.28 | 0.15 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:34 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:43 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:28 | 0.39 | 0.05 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:59 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:28 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:53 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:14 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:41 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:37 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:28 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 17 | 19 | 89.5% | 1.24 | W |
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 17 | 22 | 77.3% | -2.72 | L |
Analysis
The Florida Panthers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5–2 on Dec 24, 2025.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 2.31 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 2.95 — the run of play matched the result, with Florida Panthers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Sam Reinhart led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.07 on 3 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 17 of 19, worth 1.24 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Florida Panthers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5–2 on Dec 24, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Florida Panthers 5, Carolina Hurricanes 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Sam Reinhart led all skaters at 2.07, on 0G, 3A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 2.31 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 2.95, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 22 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 19. High-danger chances went 12 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 17 of 19 (1.24 goals saved above expected); Frederik Andersen stopped 17 of 22 (-2.72 goals saved above expected).