Carolina Hurricanes at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vancouver Canucks on Mar 04, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 6, Vancouver Canucks 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 04, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 6 |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 4 |
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 | 0 | 3 | 16:06 | 0.32 | 2.94 |
| 2nd | Filip Hronek | D | 1 | 2 | 2 | 26:43 | 0.09 | 2.21 |
| 3rd | Sean Walker | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:19 | 0.14 | 1.94 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:17 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Seth Jarvis, Shayne Gostisbehere | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 16:31 | VAN | Marco Rossi | Elias Pettersson, Jake DeBrusk | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 1st 17:15 | VAN | Filip Hronek | Drew O'Connor, Linus Karlsson | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 02:30 | CAR | Sean Walker | Taylor Hall, Jackson Blake | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 04:19 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | Jordan Staal, Jalen Chatfield | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 11:53 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | Seth Jarvis, K'Andre Miller | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 2nd 12:50 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | Sean Walker | 5v5 | 5–2 |
| 2nd 19:17 | VAN | Brock Boeser | Marco Rossi, Filip Hronek | 5v3 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 06:45 | VAN | Nils Hoglander | Elias Pettersson, Filip Hronek | 5v5 | 5–4 |
| 3rd 19:46 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov | 5v5 | 6–4 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.14 | 2.05 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 5 |
| Corsi % | 60.5% | 39.5% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 53.3% | 46.7% |
| Hits | 13 | 30 |
| Blocks | 11 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 2 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 16:06 | 0.32 | 2.94 |
| Sean Walker | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:19 | 0.14 | 1.94 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:43 | 0.05 | 1.69 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:07 | 0.30 | 1.62 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:33 | 0.05 | 1.32 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:21 | 0.17 | 1.27 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:53 | 0.11 | 1.21 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:48 | 0.21 | 1.10 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:15 | 0.37 | 1.04 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:36 | 0.29 | 0.86 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:04 | 0.01 | 0.84 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:13 | 0.13 | 0.65 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:06 | 0.21 | 0.58 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:29 | 0.00 | 0.43 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:18 | 0.07 | 0.34 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:09 | 0.17 | 0.30 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:20 | 0.41 | 0.29 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:46 | 0.01 | -0.27 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Hronek | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 26:43 | 0.09 | 2.21 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:14 | 0.24 | 1.73 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:56 | 0.11 | 1.15 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:29 | 0.80 | 0.88 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:57 | 0.46 | 0.74 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:31 | 0.06 | 0.65 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:57 | 0.00 | 0.60 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:39 | 0.10 | 0.44 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:51 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:11 | 0.06 | -0.02 |
| David Kampf | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:53 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:45 | 0.15 | -0.24 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:50 | 0.01 | -0.25 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:48 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:30 | 0.00 | -0.49 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:31 | 0.05 | -0.63 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:10 | 0.03 | -0.69 |
| Victor Mancini | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:06 | 0.00 | -1.57 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 18 | 22 | 81.8% | -2.19 | W |
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 18 | 22 | 81.8% | -1.95 | |
| Nikita Tolopilo | Vancouver Canucks | 9 | 10 | 90.0% | -0.37 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6–4 on Mar 04, 2026.
Vancouver Canucks generated 2.05 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 3.14 — 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 2.94 on 3 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vancouver Canucks 6–4 on Mar 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 6, Vancouver Canucks 4.
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 2.94, on 3G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 2.05 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.14, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 33 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 22. High-danger chances went 16 to 5.
How did the goaltenders play?
Brandon Bussi stopped 18 of 22 (-2.19 goals saved above expected); Kevin Lankinen stopped 18 of 22 (-1.95 goals saved above expected).