Boston Bruins at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Carolina Hurricanes on Apr 07, 2026. Final score: Boston Bruins 5, Carolina Hurricanes 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 07, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Boston Bruins score | 5 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 6 |
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 | Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 1 | 5 | 15:17 | 0.47 | 2.19 |
| 2nd | Morgan Geekie | C | 3 | 0 | 4 | 17:37 | 0.80 | 2.16 |
| 3rd | Sean Walker | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19:26 | 0.04 | 2.12 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:40 | BOS | Hampus Lindholm | Pavel Zacha, Viktor Arvidsson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 10:04 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Alexander Nikishin, Sean Walker | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 11:38 | CAR | K'Andre Miller | Jordan Staal | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 13:36 | BOS | Morgan Geekie | David Pastrnak, Elias Lindholm | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 1st 17:25 | BOS | Morgan Geekie | David Pastrnak, Nikita Zadorov | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 05:17 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | Taylor Hall, Jackson Blake | 5v4 | 3–3 |
| 2nd 07:20 | CAR | William Carrier | Jordan Martinook | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 2nd 08:33 | CAR | Taylor Hall | Jackson Blake, Sean Walker | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 2nd 18:50 | BOS | Morgan Geekie | Nikita Zadorov, Charlie McAvoy | 5v5 | 4–5 |
| 3rd 12:33 | BOS | Pavel Zacha | Charlie McAvoy, Viktor Arvidsson | 5v5 | 5–5 |
| OT 01:13 | CAR | Jaccob Slavin | Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov | 3v3 | 5–6 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 40 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.06 | 5.07 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 38.8% | 61.2% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 56.3% | 43.7% |
| Hits | 18 | 30 |
| Blocks | 10 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 22 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 4 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Geekie | C | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 17:37 | 0.80 | 2.16 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:19 | 0.06 | 1.38 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:59 | 0.18 | 1.34 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:54 | 0.06 | 1.05 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:09 | 0.02 | 0.92 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:41 | 0.04 | 0.51 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:39 | 0.10 | 0.34 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 26:29 | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:04 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:54 | 0.14 | -0.06 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:15 | 0.20 | -0.06 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:32 | 0.17 | -0.11 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:20 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:00 | 0.18 | -0.39 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:13 | 0.04 | -0.41 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:16 | 0.03 | -0.48 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:55 | 0.00 | -0.68 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:29 | 0.05 | -1.38 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 15:17 | 0.47 | 2.19 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:26 | 0.04 | 2.12 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:43 | 0.06 | 2.02 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 19:32 | 0.61 | 1.83 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:24 | 0.19 | 1.58 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:36 | 0.33 | 1.41 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:12 | 0.36 | 1.40 |
| William Carrier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6:39 | 0.36 | 1.27 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:40 | 0.66 | 1.07 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:02 | 0.27 | 0.86 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:49 | 0.14 | 0.80 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:18 | 0.39 | 0.56 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:03 | 0.26 | 0.51 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:53 | 0.27 | 0.47 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:54 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:11 | 0.20 | 0.24 |
| Nicolas Deslauriers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:55 | 0.01 | 0.24 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:05 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joonas Korpisalo | Boston Bruins | 16 | 17 | 94.1% | 0.98 | O |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 19 | 24 | 78.3% | -2.37 | |
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 16 | 21 | 76.2% | -2.88 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Boston Bruins 6–5 on Apr 07, 2026, a one-goal game.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 5.07 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 2.06 — Carolina Hurricanes edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Andrei Svechnikov led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.19 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 16 of 17, worth 0.98 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Boston Bruins 6–5 on Apr 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 6, Boston Bruins 5.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Andrei Svechnikov led all skaters at 2.19, on 1G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 5.07 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 2.06, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 21 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 40. High-danger chances went 10 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 16 of 17 (0.98 goals saved above expected); Brandon Bussi stopped 16 of 21 (-2.88 goals saved above expected).