Carolina Hurricanes at St. Louis Blues
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the St. Louis Blues on Jan 13, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 0, St. Louis Blues 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Venue | Enterprise Center |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 0 |
| St. Louis Blues 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 | Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:17 | 0.04 | 1.87 |
| 2nd | Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18:25 | 0.00 | 1.83 |
| 3rd | Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15:03 | 0.29 | 1.41 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–St. Louis Blues) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 03:09 | STL | Nick Bjugstad | Otto Stenberg, Justin Faulk | 4v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 09:45 | STL | Dalibor Dvorsky | Jake Neighbours, Tyler Tucker | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 12:49 | STL | Jimmy Snuggerud | Jordan Kyrou, Brayden Schenn | 5v4 | 0–3 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | St. Louis Blues | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.79 | 2.33 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 63.5% | 36.5% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 51.5% | 48.5% |
| Hits | 14 | 26 |
| Blocks | 8 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 5 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:29 | 0.06 | 0.41 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:24 | 0.59 | 0.27 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:19 | 0.18 | 0.20 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:24 | 0.08 | 0.18 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:20 | 0.21 | 0.17 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:57 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:22 | 0.10 | 0.02 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:11 | 0.25 | 0.01 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:47 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:24 | 0.23 | -0.18 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:42 | 0.34 | -0.22 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18:59 | 0.09 | -0.26 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:35 | 0.08 | -0.32 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:49 | 0.08 | -0.38 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:25 | 0.18 | -0.88 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:18 | 0.10 | -0.94 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:50 | 0.03 | -0.97 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:01 | 0.05 | -1.04 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:17 | 0.04 | 1.87 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:25 | 0.00 | 1.83 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:03 | 0.29 | 1.41 |
| Otto Stenberg | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:11 | 0.19 | 1.35 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10:56 | 0.20 | 1.08 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16:18 | 1.41 | 0.94 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:19 | 0.14 | 0.87 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:45 | 0.02 | 0.82 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:42 | 0.00 | 0.51 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:31 | 0.33 | 0.46 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:20 | 0.17 | 0.37 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:01 | 0.03 | 0.25 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:21 | 0.02 | 0.22 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:36 | 0.09 | 0.20 |
| Matthew Kessel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:02 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Nathan Walker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:49 | 0.01 | 0.14 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:29 | 0.07 | -0.09 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:55 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 28 | 31 | 90.3% | 0.01 | L |
| Joel Hofer | St. Louis Blues | 33 | 33 | 100.0% | 2.73 | W |
Analysis
The St. Louis Blues defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3–0 on Jan 13, 2026.
St. Louis Blues generated 2.33 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 2.79 — Carolina Hurricanes owned the better of the chances but St. Louis Blues took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Justin Faulk led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.87 on 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Joel Hofer stopped 33 of 33, worth 2.73 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs St. Louis Blues game?
The St. Louis Blues beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3–0 on Jan 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was St. Louis Blues 3, Carolina Hurricanes 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Justin Faulk led all skaters at 1.87, on 0G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
St. Louis Blues generated 2.33 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 2.79, 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 33 shots on goal and St. Louis Blues put 31. High-danger chances went 16 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Brandon Bussi stopped 28 of 31 (0.01 goals saved above expected); Joel Hofer stopped 33 of 33 (2.73 goals saved above expected).