Carolina Hurricanes at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Detroit Red Wings on Jan 13, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 3, Detroit Red Wings 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 3 |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 4 |
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 | Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:12 | 0.63 | 1.93 |
| 2nd | Andrew Copp | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:18 | 0.35 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Seth Jarvis | C | 1 | 0 | 5 | 19:22 | 0.65 | 0.90 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:32 | DET | James van Riemsdyk | Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 01:28 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | Andrew Copp, Ben Chiarot | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 04:54 | DET | Albert Johansson | Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 04:44 | CAR | Jackson Blake | Taylor Hall, Alexander Nikishin | 4v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 07:56 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | Sebastian Aho | 5v4 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 16:59 | CAR | Shayne Gostisbehere | Sebastian Aho | 3v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 03:27 | DET | Andrew Copp | Alex DeBrincat | 3v3 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 18 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.27 | 2.90 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 67.8% | 32.2% |
| Power play | 2/5 | 1/6 |
| Faceoff % | 63.1% | 36.9% |
| Hits | 23 | 19 |
| Blocks | 11 | 25 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 6 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 19:22 | 0.65 | 0.90 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:56 | 0.11 | 0.69 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:38 | 0.50 | 0.65 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 21:45 | 0.57 | 0.53 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:39 | 0.18 | 0.44 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:07 | 0.29 | 0.25 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:40 | 0.09 | 0.20 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:15 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:48 | 0.35 | 0.15 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:29 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:22 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:26 | 0.51 | 0.05 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:23 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:41 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:38 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:22 | 0.17 | -0.05 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:30 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:38 | 0.26 | -0.15 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 17:12 | 0.63 | 1.93 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18:18 | 0.35 | 1.44 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:25 | 0.24 | 0.85 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:17 | 0.33 | 0.74 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:46 | 0.16 | 0.65 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:50 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 27:43 | 0.01 | 0.54 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:32 | 0.00 | 0.49 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:16 | 0.13 | 0.45 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:47 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:20 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:27 | 0.40 | 0.10 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:43 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:31 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:50 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:43 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:55 | 0.33 | 0.00 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:13 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 14 | 18 | 77.8% | -0.01 | O |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 31 | 34 | 91.2% | -0.36 | W |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4–3 on Jan 13, 2026, a one-goal game.
Detroit Red Wings generated 2.9 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 4.27 — Carolina Hurricanes owned the better of the chances but Detroit Red Wings took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Alex DeBrincat led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.93 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4–3 on Jan 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 4, Carolina Hurricanes 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alex DeBrincat led all skaters at 1.93, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 2.9 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.27, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 34 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 18. High-danger chances went 16 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Frederik Andersen stopped 14 of 18 (-0.01 goals saved above expected); John Gibson stopped 31 of 34 (-0.36 goals saved above expected).