St. Louis Blues at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the St. Louis Blues and the Carolina Hurricanes on Mar 12, 2026. Final score: St. Louis Blues 3, Carolina Hurricanes 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| St. Louis Blues score | 3 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 1 |
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 | Dylan Holloway | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20:55 | 0.18 | 1.43 |
| 2nd | Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 2 | 0 | 3 | 20:02 | 0.41 | 1.40 |
| 3rd | Pavel Buchnevich | L | 1 | 0 | 3 | 17:24 | 0.77 | 0.80 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (St. Louis Blues–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:38 | CAR | Mark Jankowski | — | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 03:53 | STL | Jimmy Snuggerud | Dylan Holloway, Cam Fowler | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 15:12 | STL | Jimmy Snuggerud | Dylan Holloway, Robert Thomas | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 19:09 | STL | Pavel Buchnevich | Jack Finley, Alexey Toropchenko | 6v5 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| St. Louis Blues | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 17 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.38 | 3.85 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 37.2% | 62.8% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 18 | 16 |
| Blocks | 9 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 7 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Holloway | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:55 | 0.18 | 1.43 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 20:02 | 0.41 | 1.40 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:24 | 0.77 | 0.80 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:59 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:58 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Robert Thomas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:41 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Jack Finley | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:33 | 0.20 | 0.54 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:46 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:29 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Nathan Walker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:25 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Otto Stenberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:51 | 0.20 | 0.10 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:41 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:07 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:46 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:24 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Pius Suter | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:55 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:25 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Theo Lindstein | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:59 | 0.28 | -0.20 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Jankowski | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:59 | 0.28 | 0.75 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:41 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:07 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:30 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:38 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14:40 | 0.58 | 0.10 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:28 | 0.22 | 0.10 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:48 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:26 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:54 | 0.30 | 0.05 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:59 | 0.25 | 0.05 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:08 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:59 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 20:30 | 0.63 | 0.00 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:10 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:02 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:30 | 0.37 | -0.05 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:34 | 0.25 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | St. Louis Blues | 31 | 32 | 96.9% | 3.10 | W |
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 14 | 16 | 87.5% | -0.48 | L |
Analysis
The St. Louis Blues defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3–1 on Mar 12, 2026.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.85 expected goals to St. Louis Blues's 2.38 — Carolina Hurricanes owned the better of the chances but St. Louis Blues took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Dylan Holloway led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.43 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Jordan Binnington stopped 31 of 32, worth 3.1 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the St. Louis Blues vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The St. Louis Blues beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3–1 on Mar 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was St. Louis Blues 3, Carolina Hurricanes 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Dylan Holloway led all skaters at 1.43, on 0G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.85 expected goals and St. Louis Blues generated 2.38, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
St. Louis Blues put 17 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 32. High-danger chances went 7 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jordan Binnington stopped 31 of 32 (3.1 goals saved above expected); Brandon Bussi stopped 14 of 16 (-0.48 goals saved above expected).