Dallas Stars at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Carolina Hurricanes on Jan 06, 2026. Final score: Dallas Stars 3, Carolina Hurricanes 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 06, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Dallas Stars score | 3 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 6 |
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 | Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 4 | 2 | 18:53 | 0.42 | 2.76 |
| 2nd | K'Andre Miller | D | 2 | 1 | 2 | 20:20 | 0.20 | 2.09 |
| 3rd | Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 3 | 1 | 15:45 | 0.32 | 1.92 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:19 | CAR | K'Andre Miller | Andrei Svechnikov, Sebastian Aho | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 11:53 | DAL | Jason Robertson | — | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 13:32 | CAR | Shayne Gostisbehere | Seth Jarvis, Andrei Svechnikov | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 1st 18:56 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | K'Andre Miller, Jalen Chatfield | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 05:17 | CAR | K'Andre Miller | Andrei Svechnikov, Nikolaj Ehlers | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 06:59 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | Andrei Svechnikov, Nikolaj Ehlers | 5v4 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 00:36 | DAL | Mikko Rantanen | Jason Robertson | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 08:18 | CAR | William Carrier | Nikolaj Ehlers | 5v5 | 2–6 |
| 3rd 18:11 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Mikko Rantanen, Jason Robertson | 4v5 | 3–6 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.21 | 4.22 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 43.6% | 56.4% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 2/5 |
| Faceoff % | 45.2% | 54.8% |
| Hits | 29 | 28 |
| Blocks | 10 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 6 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 19:42 | 0.22 | 1.83 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:24 | 0.54 | 1.24 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:30 | 0.50 | 0.80 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:48 | 0.05 | 0.25 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:27 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:35 | 0.24 | 0.15 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:09 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:32 | 0.12 | 0.15 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:56 | 0.10 | 0.15 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:17 | 0.43 | 0.15 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:50 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:20 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:57 | 0.19 | 0.00 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:00 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:35 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:44 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:38 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:47 | 0.03 | -0.15 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 18:53 | 0.42 | 2.76 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 20:20 | 0.20 | 2.09 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15:45 | 0.32 | 1.92 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 18:01 | 0.43 | 1.49 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:31 | 0.12 | 0.95 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:05 | 0.09 | 0.89 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:43 | 0.23 | 0.65 |
| William Carrier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11:55 | 0.33 | 0.65 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:45 | 0.36 | 0.39 |
| Noah Philp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:38 | 0.09 | 0.25 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:56 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:42 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:45 | 0.69 | 0.10 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:47 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:24 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:05 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:45 | 0.36 | 0.00 |
| Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:17 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | Dallas Stars | 17 | 18 | 94.4% | 1.61 | |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 10 | 15 | 66.7% | -2.19 | L |
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | -2.19 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Dallas Stars 6–3 on Jan 06, 2026.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.22 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 3.21 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Andrei Svechnikov led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.76 on 4 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Casey DeSmith stopped 17 of 18, worth 1.61 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Dallas Stars 6–3 on Jan 06, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 6, Dallas Stars 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Andrei Svechnikov led all skaters at 2.76, on 0G, 4A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.22 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 3.21, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 23 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 33. High-danger chances went 15 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Casey DeSmith stopped 17 of 18 (1.61 goals saved above expected); Brandon Bussi stopped 21 of 23 (-2.19 goals saved above expected).