Detroit Red Wings at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Carolina Hurricanes on Feb 28, 2026. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 2, Carolina Hurricanes 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 2 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 5 |
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 | Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:43 | 0.19 | 3.40 |
| 2nd | Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:33 | 0.27 | 3.22 |
| 3rd | Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17:47 | 0.53 | 2.35 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:05 | CAR | Taylor Hall | — | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 19:52 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | Shayne Gostisbehere, Seth Jarvis | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 02:52 | CAR | Eric Robinson | William Carrier, Sean Walker | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 18:26 | DET | Simon Edvinsson | Alex DeBrincat, Dylan Larkin | 4v4 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 19:13 | DET | Patrick Kane | Moritz Seider, J.T. Compher | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 02:18 | CAR | Shayne Gostisbehere | Jackson Blake, Taylor Hall | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 05:30 | CAR | Jackson Blake | Taylor Hall, Shayne Gostisbehere | 5v5 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.42 | 3.46 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 37.5% | 62.5% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 45.6% | 54.4% |
| Hits | 26 | 20 |
| Blocks | 23 | 6 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 8 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:12 | 0.35 | 0.67 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:23 | 0.17 | 0.61 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:07 | 0.22 | 0.61 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:37 | 0.11 | 0.33 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:47 | 0.32 | 0.07 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:31 | 0.14 | 0.06 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:17 | 0.11 | 0.02 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:17 | 0.13 | -0.13 |
| Dominik Shine | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:05 | 0.41 | -0.14 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:18 | 0.26 | -0.38 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:39 | 0.14 | -0.46 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:16 | 0.00 | -0.55 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:10 | 0.04 | -0.62 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:21 | 0.00 | -0.69 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:35 | 0.01 | -0.69 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:12 | 0.00 | -0.78 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:01 | 0.00 | -0.78 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 23:39 | 0.11 | -1.09 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 19:43 | 0.19 | 3.40 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 16:33 | 0.27 | 3.22 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 17:47 | 0.53 | 2.35 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:55 | 0.06 | 1.68 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:17 | 0.00 | 1.42 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9:21 | 0.42 | 1.07 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:53 | 0.18 | 1.04 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:11 | 0.02 | 0.99 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:23 | 0.24 | 0.90 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:30 | 0.41 | 0.87 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16:56 | 0.49 | 0.68 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:11 | 0.01 | 0.68 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:00 | 0.01 | 0.66 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:57 | 0.14 | 0.61 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:03 | 0.10 | 0.21 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:21 | 0.00 | 0.13 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:50 | 0.28 | 0.08 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:09 | 0.09 | -0.18 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | Detroit Red Wings | 31 | 36 | 86.1% | -0.77 | L |
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 0.53 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5–2 on Feb 28, 2026.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.46 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 2.42 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Shayne Gostisbehere led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.4 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Frederik Andersen stopped 27 of 29, worth 0.53 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Detroit Red Wings 5–2 on Feb 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 5, Detroit Red Wings 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Shayne Gostisbehere led all skaters at 3.4, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.46 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 2.42, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Detroit Red Wings put 29 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 36. High-danger chances went 7 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Cam Talbot stopped 31 of 36 (-0.77 goals saved above expected); Frederik Andersen stopped 27 of 29 (0.53 goals saved above expected).