Detroit Red Wings at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Carolina Hurricanes on Dec 28, 2025. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 2, Carolina Hurricanes 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2025 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 2 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 5 |
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 | Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 1 | 2 | 4 | 20:03 | 0.39 | 2.03 |
| 2nd | Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:36 | 0.38 | 1.93 |
| 3rd | William Carrier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:08 | 0.10 | 0.94 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 12:39 | DET | Michael Rasmussen | J.T. Compher | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 03:22 | CAR | Jackson Blake | Shayne Gostisbehere | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 04:37 | CAR | Eric Robinson | Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 15:22 | CAR | Shayne Gostisbehere | Jalen Chatfield, William Carrier | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 03:11 | DET | Andrew Copp | John Leonard, Axel Sandin-Pellikka | 4v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 13:09 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | — | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 18:39 | CAR | Jordan Martinook | Andrei Svechnikov, Shayne Gostisbehere | 5v6 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.35 | 5.20 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 22 |
| Corsi % | 33.6% | 66.4% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 56.9% | 43.1% |
| Hits | 22 | 22 |
| Blocks | 17 | 6 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 8 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Copp | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:44 | 0.24 | 0.85 |
| John Leonard | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:40 | 0.13 | 0.79 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:02 | 0.26 | 0.75 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:15 | 0.19 | 0.64 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:24 | 0.01 | 0.64 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 26:24 | 0.34 | 0.30 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:32 | 0.17 | 0.20 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:32 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:31 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:11 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:38 | 0.37 | 0.05 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:19 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:26 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Nate Danielson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:06 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:18 | 0.16 | -0.05 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:50 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:15 | 0.08 | -0.10 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:39 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 20:03 | 0.39 | 2.03 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 16:36 | 0.38 | 1.93 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:08 | 0.10 | 0.94 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:03 | 0.60 | 0.90 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14:18 | 1.36 | 0.80 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:27 | 0.27 | 0.80 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:18 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:47 | 0.03 | 0.49 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:04 | 0.05 | 0.25 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:51 | 0.27 | 0.10 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:51 | 0.84 | 0.10 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:59 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:43 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:39 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:32 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:39 | 0.23 | -0.05 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:30 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:55 | 0.16 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 33 | 37 | 89.2% | 1.25 | L |
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 18 | 20 | 90.0% | 0.26 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5–2 on Dec 28, 2025.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 5.2 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 2.35 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Shayne Gostisbehere led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.03 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
John Gibson stopped 33 of 37, worth 1.25 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Detroit Red Wings 5–2 on Dec 28, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 5, Detroit Red Wings 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Shayne Gostisbehere led all skaters at 2.03, on 1G, 2A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 5.2 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 2.35, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Detroit Red Wings put 20 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 38. High-danger chances went 10 to 22.
How did the goaltenders play?
John Gibson stopped 33 of 37 (1.25 goals saved above expected); Brandon Bussi stopped 18 of 20 (0.26 goals saved above expected).