Carolina Hurricanes at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Mar 20, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 4 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 3 |
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 | Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12:59 | 0.00 | 1.54 |
| 2nd | Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:55 | 0.04 | 1.41 |
| 3rd | Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17:56 | 0.44 | 1.28 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:48 | TOR | Dakota Joshua | Bo Groulx, Matias Maccelli | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 05:57 | CAR | Jordan Staal | Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 12:35 | CAR | Eric Robinson | — | 0v1 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 13:47 | TOR | John Tavares | Calle Jarnkrok, Jake McCabe | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 17:40 | CAR | K'Andre Miller | — | 5v4 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 13:50 | TOR | William Nylander | Matias Maccelli | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 00:41 | CAR | Alexander Nikishin | Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho | 3v3 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 36 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.55 | 2.29 |
| High-danger shots | 24 | 7 |
| Corsi % | 64.5% | 35.5% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 48.1% | 51.9% |
| Hits | 20 | 21 |
| Blocks | 11 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:56 | 0.44 | 1.28 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:25 | 0.36 | 1.06 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:03 | 0.53 | 1.04 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:23 | 0.22 | 0.95 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:47 | 0.35 | 0.89 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23:58 | 0.23 | 0.79 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:07 | 0.60 | 0.57 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:39 | 0.33 | 0.56 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:32 | 0.43 | 0.47 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:31 | 0.00 | 0.36 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:00 | 0.04 | 0.17 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:32 | 0.05 | 0.16 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:07 | 0.01 | 0.16 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:07 | 0.11 | 0.09 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:42 | 0.22 | 0.09 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:40 | 0.04 | -0.01 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:58 | 0.01 | -0.27 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:36 | 0.03 | -0.27 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12:59 | 0.00 | 1.54 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:55 | 0.04 | 1.41 |
| John Tavares | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:12 | 0.25 | 1.08 |
| William Nylander | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:39 | 0.26 | 0.94 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:46 | 0.00 | 0.89 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:18 | 0.09 | 0.71 |
| Bo Groulx | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:53 | 0.09 | 0.49 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:25 | 0.37 | 0.47 |
| Jacob Quillan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:12 | 0.00 | 0.27 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:33 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:24 | 0.04 | -0.06 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:28 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:01 | 0.22 | -0.06 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:36 | 0.21 | -0.09 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:01 | 0.07 | -0.21 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:41 | 0.16 | -0.24 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:21 | 0.09 | -0.47 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:39 | 0.08 | -0.58 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 23 | 26 | 88.5% | -1.01 | W |
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 32 | 36 | 88.9% | 0.03 | O |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4–3 on Mar 20, 2026, a one-goal game.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.29 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 4.55 — Carolina Hurricanes edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Matias Maccelli led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.54 on 2 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4–3 on Mar 20, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matias Maccelli led all skaters at 1.54, on 0G, 2A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.29 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.55, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 36 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 26. High-danger chances went 24 to 7.
How did the goaltenders play?
Brandon Bussi stopped 23 of 26 (-1.01 goals saved above expected); Joseph Woll stopped 32 of 36 (0.03 goals saved above expected).