Florida Panthers at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Carolina Hurricanes on Jan 17, 2026. Final score: Florida Panthers 1, Carolina Hurricanes 9.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Florida Panthers score | 1 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 9 |
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 | Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 3 | 1 | 7 | 14:14 | 0.95 | 3.88 |
| 2nd | Mark Jankowski | L | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12:33 | 0.30 | 3.32 |
| 3rd | Alexander Nikishin | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:50 | 0.08 | 2.52 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 18:35 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | Jordan Staal, Jordan Martinook | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 01:19 | FLA | Uvis Balinskis | Mackie Samoskevich, Sandis Vilmanis | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 13:10 | CAR | Mark Jankowski | Alexander Nikishin, Mike Reilly | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 16:28 | CAR | Alexander Nikishin | Sebastian Aho, Nikolaj Ehlers | 5v4 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 04:08 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho | 5v4 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 11:17 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | Seth Jarvis, Andrei Svechnikov | 5v3 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 11:38 | CAR | Taylor Hall | Logan Stankoven, Mark Jankowski | 5v4 | 1–6 |
| 3rd 13:03 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | Logan Stankoven, Jackson Blake | 5v5 | 1–7 |
| 3rd 18:23 | CAR | Taylor Hall | Jackson Blake | 5v5 | 1–8 |
| 3rd 18:35 | CAR | Eric Robinson | Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Mark Jankowski | 5v5 | 1–9 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 9 |
| Shots on goal | 16 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.10 | 4.42 |
| High-danger shots | 6 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 34.6% | 65.3% |
| Power play | 0/5 | 4/5 |
| Faceoff % | 34.5% | 65.5% |
| Hits | 19 | 30 |
| Blocks | 13 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 8 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:26 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Cole Schwindt | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:23 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:12 | 0.67 | -0.20 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:12 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:36 | 0.20 | -0.24 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:08 | 0.16 | -0.32 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:24 | 0.25 | -0.38 |
| Sandis Vilmanis | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:42 | 0.07 | -0.54 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:36 | 0.09 | -0.73 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:31 | 0.18 | -0.75 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:21 | 0.03 | -0.87 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:04 | 0.05 | -1.10 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:16 | 0.05 | -1.25 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:22 | 0.02 | -1.26 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:41 | 0.00 | -1.39 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:11 | 0.00 | -1.41 |
| Donovan Sebrango | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:31 | 0.02 | -1.62 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:31 | 0.27 | -1.63 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 3 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 14:14 | 0.95 | 3.88 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12:33 | 0.30 | 3.32 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:50 | 0.08 | 2.52 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:47 | 0.29 | 2.24 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:12 | 0.40 | 2.20 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:02 | 0.07 | 2.17 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:19 | 0.00 | 2.16 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13:03 | 0.25 | 2.09 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12:24 | 0.46 | 1.98 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:30 | 0.03 | 1.96 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:27 | 0.07 | 1.76 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 17:07 | 0.40 | 1.74 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:42 | 0.29 | 1.71 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:14 | 0.02 | 1.69 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:40 | 0.17 | 1.50 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:54 | 0.22 | 1.33 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:21 | 0.02 | 1.27 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:56 | 0.04 | 0.66 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 27 | 36 | 74.3% | -4.49 | L |
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 15 | 16 | 93.8% | 0.76 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Florida Panthers 9–1 on Jan 17, 2026, a decisive 8-goal win.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.42 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 2.1 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nikolaj Ehlers led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.88 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 7 shots on goal.
Brandon Bussi stopped 15 of 16, worth 0.76 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Florida Panthers 9–1 on Jan 17, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 9, Florida Panthers 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nikolaj Ehlers led all skaters at 3.88, on 3G, 1A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.42 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 2.1, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 16 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 35. High-danger chances went 6 to 20.