New York Rangers at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the New York Rangers and the Carolina Hurricanes on Dec 30, 2025. Final score: New York Rangers 2, Carolina Hurricanes 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| New York Rangers 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 | Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:14 | 0.98 | 1.39 |
| 2nd | Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19:25 | 0.36 | 1.28 |
| 3rd | Jordan Martinook | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13:10 | 0.37 | 0.95 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Rangers–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:39 | NYR | Vladislav Gavrikov | Artemi Panarin, Vincent Trocheck | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 15:57 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | Alexander Nikishin, Nikolaj Ehlers | 5v3 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 13:00 | NYR | Jonny Brodzinski | Sam Carrick, Matthew Robertson | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 09:11 | CAR | Jordan Martinook | Jalen Chatfield, K'Andre Miller | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 04:47 | CAR | Jackson Blake | Sebastian Aho, Nikolaj Ehlers | 4v3 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| New York Rangers | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.48 | 4.46 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 22 |
| Corsi % | 32.0% | 68.0% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 40.3% | 59.7% |
| Hits | 23 | 25 |
| Blocks | 18 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 26:25 | 0.08 | 0.80 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:43 | 0.07 | 0.69 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:29 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:53 | 0.10 | 0.64 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:47 | 0.19 | 0.60 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:24 | 0.05 | 0.49 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:03 | 0.36 | 0.20 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:08 | 0.36 | 0.20 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:50 | 0.09 | 0.20 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:25 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:15 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:42 | 0.20 | 0.10 |
| Conor Sheary | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:19 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:41 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Scott Morrow | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:55 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Matt Rempe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:39 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:53 | 0.32 | 0.00 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:46 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 23:14 | 0.98 | 1.39 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:25 | 0.36 | 1.28 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:10 | 0.37 | 0.95 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 19:57 | 1.13 | 0.75 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:59 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:51 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:17 | 0.07 | 0.59 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:50 | 0.08 | 0.30 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:29 | 0.22 | 0.25 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:35 | 0.33 | 0.15 |
| Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:53 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:31 | 0.42 | 0.05 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:15 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:03 | 0.88 | 0.00 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:19 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:45 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:31 | 0.34 | 0.00 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:19 | 0.28 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Shesterkin | New York Rangers | 32 | 35 | 91.4% | 3.15 | O |
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 18 | 20 | 90.0% | 1.22 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Rangers 3–2 on Dec 30, 2025, a one-goal game.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.46 expected goals to New York Rangers's 2.48 — Carolina Hurricanes edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Sebastian Aho led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.39 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Igor Shesterkin stopped 32 of 35, worth 3.15 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 3–2 on Dec 30, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 3, New York Rangers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Sebastian Aho led all skaters at 1.39, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.46 expected goals and New York Rangers generated 2.48, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Rangers put 20 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 35. High-danger chances went 10 to 22.
How did the goaltenders play?
Igor Shesterkin stopped 32 of 35 (3.15 goals saved above expected); Brandon Bussi stopped 18 of 20 (1.22 goals saved above expected).