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 | Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16:01 | 0.25 | 1.30 |
| 2nd | Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 17:21 | 0.82 | 1.25 |
| 3rd | Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18:20 | 0.25 | 1.23 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16:01 | 0.25 | 1.30 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:21 | 0.82 | 1.25 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:20 | 0.25 | 1.23 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:14 | 0.13 | 1.17 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:54 | 0.35 | 0.80 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:31 | 0.09 | 0.78 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:21 | 0.39 | 0.75 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:46 | 0.06 | 0.65 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:16 | 0.04 | 0.62 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:34 | 0.00 | 0.42 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:55 | 0.43 | 0.34 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:35 | 0.19 | 0.34 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:27 | 0.13 | 0.23 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:56 | 0.03 | 0.22 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:44 | 0.04 | 0.17 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:39 | 0.28 | 0.12 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:22 | 0.06 | 0.11 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:07 | 0.06 | -0.17 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:48 | 0.23 | 0.39 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:31 | 0.09 | 0.22 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:56 | 0.05 | 0.22 |
| Vincent Iorio | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:15 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:38 | 0.30 | -0.02 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:36 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Anton Blidh | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:04 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Matt Rempe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:08 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:31 | 0.03 | -0.08 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:05 | 0.43 | -0.12 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.33 | -0.19 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:36 | 0.00 | -0.23 |
| Urho Vaakanainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:50 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:50 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:43 | 0.06 | -0.36 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:57 | 0.42 | -0.61 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:20 | 0.02 | -1.22 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:37 | 0.02 | -1.55 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 16 | 16 | 100.0% | 1.69 | W |
| Jonathan Quick | New York Rangers | 41 | 42 | 97.6% | 2.06 | 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.
Nikolaj Ehlers led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.3 on 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Jonathan Quick stopped 41 of 42, worth 2.06 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 — Nikolaj Ehlers led all skaters at 1.3, on 0G, 1A and 5 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 (1.69 goals saved above expected); Jonathan Quick stopped 41 of 42 (2.06 goals saved above expected).