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 | Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:33 | 0.27 | 2.23 |
| 2nd | Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:43 | 0.18 | 2.18 |
| 3rd | Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17:47 | 0.53 | 1.39 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:07 | 0.22 | 0.99 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:12 | 0.35 | 0.70 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:31 | 0.14 | 0.69 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:23 | 0.17 | 0.64 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:37 | 0.11 | 0.50 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:39 | 0.14 | 0.49 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:01 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:17 | 0.13 | 0.25 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:18 | 0.26 | 0.25 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:47 | 0.32 | 0.15 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 23:39 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:17 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:35 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:21 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:10 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Dominik Shine | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:05 | 0.41 | 0.00 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:12 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:16 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 16:33 | 0.27 | 2.23 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 19:43 | 0.18 | 2.18 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 17:47 | 0.53 | 1.39 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:55 | 0.06 | 0.84 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9:21 | 0.38 | 0.80 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:53 | 1.03 | 0.70 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16:56 | 0.49 | 0.64 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:11 | 0.02 | 0.49 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:21 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:00 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:11 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:30 | 0.41 | 0.05 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:50 | 0.26 | 0.05 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:23 | 0.24 | 0.00 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:17 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:57 | 0.14 | -0.05 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:09 | 0.09 | -0.10 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:03 | 0.10 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | Detroit Red Wings | 31 | 36 | 86.1% | -0.93 | L |
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | -1.00 | 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.
Taylor Hall led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.23 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Cam Talbot stopped 31 of 36, worth -0.93 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 — Taylor Hall led all skaters at 2.23, 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 (-0.93 goals saved above expected); Frederik Andersen stopped 27 of 29 (-1.0 goals saved above expected).