Anaheim Ducks at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Carolina Hurricanes on Jan 08, 2026. Final score: Anaheim Ducks 2, Carolina Hurricanes 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 08, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Anaheim Ducks 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 | Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:58 | 0.17 | 2.14 |
| 2nd | Jalen Chatfield | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:59 | 0.21 | 2.00 |
| 3rd | Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:27 | 0.38 | 1.80 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Anaheim Ducks–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:18 | ANA | Ryan Poehling | Jackson LaCombe, Chris Kreider | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 08:56 | CAR | Mark Jankowski | Eric Robinson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 12:04 | ANA | Mikael Granlund | Mason McTavish, Beckett Sennecke | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 14:05 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | Taylor Hall, Jalen Chatfield | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 16:08 | CAR | Jalen Chatfield | Jordan Staal, Shayne Gostisbehere | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 10:39 | CAR | Jackson Blake | Alexander Nikishin, Logan Stankoven | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 17:11 | CAR | Taylor Hall | Sean Walker, K'Andre Miller | 5v6 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Anaheim Ducks | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 13 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.03 | 3.44 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 33.6% | 66.4% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 35.9% | 64.1% |
| Hits | 25 | 16 |
| Blocks | 20 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikael Granlund | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:17 | 0.71 | 1.35 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:58 | 0.22 | 1.09 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:36 | 0.05 | 1.00 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:36 | 0.51 | 0.92 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:12 | 0.01 | 0.51 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:56 | 0.23 | 0.31 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:40 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:41 | 0.62 | 0.10 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:58 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:24 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Jansen Harkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:35 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:47 | 0.27 | -0.32 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:13 | 0.14 | -0.37 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:31 | 0.05 | -0.39 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:33 | 0.15 | -0.41 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:12 | 0.02 | -0.42 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:28 | 0.00 | -0.80 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:34 | 0.02 | -1.23 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12:58 | 0.17 | 2.14 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:59 | 0.21 | 2.00 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:27 | 0.38 | 1.80 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:23 | 0.11 | 1.78 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11:54 | 0.36 | 1.37 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:10 | 0.02 | 1.31 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:15 | 0.37 | 1.31 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:04 | 0.06 | 1.30 |
| Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:37 | 0.00 | 0.76 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:06 | 0.22 | 0.64 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:31 | 0.04 | 0.56 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:02 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:59 | 0.08 | 0.17 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:59 | 0.48 | 0.02 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:21 | 0.05 | -0.07 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:01 | 0.33 | -0.16 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:36 | 0.45 | -0.37 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:08 | 0.09 | -0.46 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ville Husso | Anaheim Ducks | 30 | 34 | 88.2% | -0.74 | L |
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 11 | 13 | 84.6% | 0.74 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5–2 on Jan 08, 2026.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.44 expected goals to Anaheim Ducks's 3.03 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Taylor Hall led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.14 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Frederik Andersen stopped 11 of 13, worth 0.74 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Anaheim Ducks vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Anaheim Ducks 5–2 on Jan 08, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 5, Anaheim Ducks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Taylor Hall led all skaters at 2.14, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.44 expected goals and Anaheim Ducks generated 3.03, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Anaheim Ducks put 13 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 35. High-danger chances went 10 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Ville Husso stopped 30 of 34 (-0.74 goals saved above expected); Frederik Andersen stopped 11 of 13 (0.74 goals saved above expected).