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 | Morgan Frost | C | 1 | 2 | 4 | 17:05 | 0.59 | 3.08 |
| 2nd | Joel Farabee | L | 2 | 1 | 4 | 18:30 | 0.80 | 3.07 |
| 3rd | Seth Jarvis | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:29 | 0.35 | 2.22 |
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 | 2.22 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 18:20 | 0.04 | 2.02 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:01 | 0.28 | 1.31 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:45 | 0.04 | 0.83 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:47 | 0.00 | 0.65 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:11 | 0.08 | 0.59 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:53 | 0.06 | 0.44 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:31 | 0.32 | 0.35 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:24 | 0.02 | 0.18 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:33 | 0.32 | -0.11 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:30 | 0.01 | -0.16 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:17 | 0.14 | -0.26 |
| Sean Walker | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23:22 | 0.13 | -0.35 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:56 | 0.21 | -0.45 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:30 | 0.14 | -0.47 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:28 | 0.15 | -0.48 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:40 | 0.20 | -0.69 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 23:51 | 0.10 | -0.69 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Frost | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 17:05 | 0.59 | 3.08 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 18:30 | 0.80 | 3.07 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:50 | 0.30 | 2.00 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:54 | 0.02 | 1.88 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:07 | 0.13 | 1.61 |
| Brayden Pachal | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:20 | 0.01 | 1.27 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:37 | 0.03 | 1.15 |
| Martin Pospisil | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:10 | 0.48 | 1.10 |
| Zayne Parekh | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:02 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Connor Zary | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:28 | 0.15 | 0.57 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:47 | 0.22 | 0.18 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:57 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| John Beecher | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:07 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:26 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:03 | 0.04 | -0.27 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:18 | 0.08 | -0.39 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:16 | 0.01 | -0.47 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:50 | 0.09 | -0.67 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 20 | 25 | 80.0% | -2.16 | L |
| Dustin Wolf | Calgary Flames | 25 | 29 | 86.2% | -1.49 | 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.
Morgan Frost led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.08 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Dustin Wolf stopped 25 of 29, worth -1.49 goals saved above expected.
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 — Morgan Frost led all skaters at 3.08, on 1G, 2A 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 (-2.16 goals saved above expected); Dustin Wolf stopped 25 of 29 (-1.49 goals saved above expected).