Carolina Hurricanes at Calgary Flames
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Calgary Flames on Mar 07, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 4, Calgary Flames 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 07, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 4 |
| Calgary Flames 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 | Joel Farabee | L | 2 | 1 | 4 | 18:30 | 0.80 | 2.24 |
| 2nd | Seth Jarvis | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:29 | 0.35 | 2.13 |
| 3rd | Morgan Frost | C | 1 | 2 | 4 | 17:05 | 0.51 | 2.08 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Calgary Flames) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:44 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | Andrei Svechnikov, Sebastian Aho | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 00:19 | CGY | Ryan Strome | Olli Määttä, Martin Pospisil | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 04:11 | CGY | Joel Farabee | Morgan Frost, Blake Coleman | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 07:06 | CGY | Morgan Frost | Zayne Parekh, Ryan Strome | 5v4 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 02:24 | CGY | Blake Coleman | Joel Farabee | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 04:41 | CAR | Sean Walker | Taylor Hall, Sebastian Aho | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 05:43 | CAR | Alexander Nikishin | Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis | 4v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 17:42 | CGY | Joel Farabee | Morgan Frost | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 19:48 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | K'Andre Miller, Seth Jarvis | 5v6 | 4–5 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Calgary Flames | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.84 | 3.06 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 55.9% | 44.1% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 52.5% | 47.5% |
| Hits | 20 | 26 |
| Blocks | 12 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 6 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 19:29 | 0.35 | 2.13 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 18:20 | 0.04 | 1.77 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:01 | 0.25 | 1.29 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:45 | 0.02 | 0.95 |
| Sean Walker | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23:22 | 0.13 | 0.75 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:47 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 23:51 | 0.10 | 0.39 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:30 | 0.11 | 0.35 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:11 | 0.08 | 0.20 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:53 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:17 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:28 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:24 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:31 | 0.32 | 0.05 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:33 | 0.32 | -0.05 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:40 | 0.20 | -0.05 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:56 | 0.21 | -0.10 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:30 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Farabee | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 18:30 | 0.80 | 2.24 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 17:05 | 0.51 | 2.08 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:50 | 0.27 | 1.49 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:07 | 0.13 | 1.39 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:54 | 0.02 | 0.84 |
| Martin Pospisil | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:10 | 0.48 | 0.79 |
| Zayne Parekh | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:02 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:37 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:57 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:50 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:03 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:47 | 0.22 | 0.10 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:18 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:16 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:26 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Connor Zary | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:28 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| John Beecher | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:07 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Brayden Pachal | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:20 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 20 | 25 | 80.0% | -1.85 | L |
| Dustin Wolf | Calgary Flames | 25 | 29 | 86.2% | -0.47 | W |
Analysis
The Calgary Flames defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5–4 on Mar 07, 2026, a one-goal game.
Calgary Flames generated 3.06 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 2.84 — Calgary Flames edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Joel Farabee led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.24 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Calgary Flames game?
The Calgary Flames beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5–4 on Mar 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Calgary Flames 5, Carolina Hurricanes 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Joel Farabee led all skaters at 2.24, on 2G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Calgary Flames generated 3.06 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 2.84, so Calgary Flames created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 29 shots on goal and Calgary Flames put 25. High-danger chances went 14 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Brandon Bussi stopped 20 of 25 (-1.85 goals saved above expected); Dustin Wolf stopped 25 of 29 (-0.47 goals saved above expected).