Carolina Hurricanes at New York Rangers
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Rangers on Feb 05, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 2, New York Rangers 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 05, 2026 |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 2 |
| New York Rangers score | 0 |
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 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18:20 | 0.19 | 0.85 |
| 2nd | Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 17:21 | 0.80 | 0.75 |
| 3rd | Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:14 | 0.13 | 0.69 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–New York Rangers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:26 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Mark Jankowski | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 19:06 | CAR | Jordan Staal | Nikolaj Ehlers, Jackson Blake | 6v5 | 2–0 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 43 | 16 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.50 | 1.66 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 7 |
| Corsi % | 69.7% | 30.3% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 58.7% | 41.3% |
| Hits | 11 | 27 |
| Blocks | 10 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:20 | 0.19 | 0.85 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:21 | 0.80 | 0.75 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:14 | 0.13 | 0.69 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:54 | 0.35 | 0.64 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16:01 | 0.23 | 0.64 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:56 | 0.03 | 0.25 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:55 | 0.35 | 0.10 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:31 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:22 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:34 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:27 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:35 | 0.19 | 0.00 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:21 | 0.31 | 0.00 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:44 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:46 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:16 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:07 | 0.06 | -0.20 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:39 | 0.28 | -0.20 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:56 | 0.05 | 0.25 |
| Matt Rempe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:08 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:50 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:05 | 0.37 | 0.20 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:48 | 0.19 | 0.15 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:38 | 0.24 | 0.15 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.33 | 0.10 |
| Vincent Iorio | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:15 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:31 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:31 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:20 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Urho Vaakanainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:50 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Anton Blidh | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:04 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:57 | 0.28 | 0.05 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:36 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:36 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:43 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:37 | 0.02 | -0.35 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 16 | 16 | 100.0% | 2.14 | W |
| Jonathan Quick | New York Rangers | 41 | 42 | 97.6% | 2.40 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Rangers 2–0 on Feb 05, 2026.
New York Rangers generated 1.66 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 3.5 — 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 0.85 on 1 goal, 2 shots on goal.
Jonathan Quick stopped 41 of 42, worth 2.4 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 2–0 on Feb 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 2, New York Rangers 0.
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 0.85, on 1G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Rangers generated 1.66 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.5, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 43 shots on goal and New York Rangers put 16. High-danger chances went 9 to 7.
How did the goaltenders play?
Brandon Bussi stopped 16 of 16 (2.14 goals saved above expected); Jonathan Quick stopped 41 of 42 (2.4 goals saved above expected).