Carolina Hurricanes at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Mar 14, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 4, Tampa Bay Lightning 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2026 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 4 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 2 |
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 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:19 | 0.23 | 1.76 |
| 2nd | Jordan Martinook | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13:45 | 0.11 | 1.73 |
| 3rd | Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 1 | 6 | 19:24 | 0.36 | 1.48 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:36 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Sebastian Aho, Sean Walker | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 17:28 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | Andrei Svechnikov, K'Andre Miller | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 14:10 | TBL | Yanni Gourde | Victor Hedman, Pontus Holmberg | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 15:31 | TBL | Charle-Edouard D'Astous | Brayden Point, Gage Goncalves | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 09:18 | CAR | Jordan Martinook | Nikolaj Ehlers, Mike Reilly | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 18:29 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | Taylor Hall | 6v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 35 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.65 | 2.38 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 63.8% | 36.2% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 53.7% | 46.3% |
| Hits | 27 | 26 |
| Blocks | 10 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 9 | 4 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:19 | 0.23 | 1.76 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:45 | 0.11 | 1.73 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 19:24 | 0.36 | 1.48 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:28 | 0.29 | 1.44 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:31 | 0.07 | 1.25 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:05 | 0.04 | 1.02 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:35 | 0.34 | 0.89 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:13 | 0.16 | 0.77 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:51 | 0.46 | 0.76 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:17 | 0.38 | 0.76 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:16 | 0.00 | 0.51 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:03 | 0.02 | 0.46 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:13 | 0.34 | 0.19 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:10 | 0.04 | 0.11 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:53 | 0.09 | 0.06 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:13 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:56 | 0.61 | -0.17 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:14 | 0.17 | -0.65 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanni Gourde | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:20 | 0.40 | 0.87 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:03 | 0.05 | 0.80 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:03 | 0.21 | 0.75 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:35 | 0.08 | 0.71 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:20 | 0.38 | 0.68 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:40 | 0.00 | 0.53 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:00 | 0.83 | 0.51 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:14 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:11 | 0.03 | 0.26 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:27 | 0.02 | 0.11 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:55 | 0.01 | 0.07 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:22 | 0.28 | -0.00 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:30 | 0.23 | -0.24 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:13 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:57 | 0.08 | -0.43 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:02 | 0.00 | -0.55 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:19 | 0.12 | -0.58 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:01 | 0.00 | -0.75 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 17 | 19 | 89.5% | 0.60 | W |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 31 | 34 | 91.2% | 0.29 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4–2 on Mar 14, 2026.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.38 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 3.65 — 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 1.76 on 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Frederik Andersen stopped 17 of 19, worth 0.6 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4–2 on Mar 14, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 4, Tampa Bay Lightning 2.
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 1.76, on 0G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.38 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.65, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 35 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 19. High-danger chances went 15 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Frederik Andersen stopped 17 of 19 (0.6 goals saved above expected); Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 31 of 34 (0.29 goals saved above expected).