Carolina Hurricanes at Philadelphia Flyers
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Philadelphia Flyers on Apr 13, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 2, Philadelphia Flyers 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Venue | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 2 |
| Philadelphia Flyers 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 | Matvei Michkov | R | 1 | 0 | 4 | 15:33 | 1.19 | 1.84 |
| 2nd | Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:00 | 0.49 | 1.46 |
| 3rd | Noah Cates | L | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:22 | 0.41 | 1.45 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Philadelphia Flyers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:41 | CAR | Bradly Nadeau | Nikolaj Ehlers, Sean Walker | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 15:30 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | Logan Stankoven, Jackson Blake | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 07:57 | PHI | Matvei Michkov | Denver Barkey, Noah Cates | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 10:30 | PHI | Trevor Zegras | Porter Martone, Tyson Foerster | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | PHI | Tyson Foerster | — | 1v0 | 2–2 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Philadelphia Flyers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.59 | 5.25 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 22 |
| Corsi % | 59.5% | 40.5% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 34.0% | 66.0% |
| Hits | 27 | 32 |
| Blocks | 14 | 23 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 5 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:26 | 1.17 | 0.91 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 16:25 | 0.14 | 0.84 |
| Nicolas Deslauriers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:23 | 0.16 | 0.71 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:19 | 0.13 | 0.67 |
| Bradly Nadeau | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:16 | 0.66 | 0.58 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:21 | 0.10 | 0.36 |
| Charles Alexis Legault | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:22 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:44 | 0.42 | 0.10 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:13 | 0.05 | 0.07 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:43 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:16 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Skyler Brind'Amour | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:25 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:38 | 0.38 | -0.21 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:05 | 0.05 | -0.21 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:11 | 0.01 | -0.27 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:13 | 0.03 | -0.27 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:01 | 0.16 | -0.29 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.02 | -0.38 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matvei Michkov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:33 | 1.19 | 1.84 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:00 | 0.49 | 1.46 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:22 | 0.41 | 1.45 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:54 | 0.16 | 1.20 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:32 | 0.94 | 0.94 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:50 | 0.02 | 0.75 |
| Tyson Foerster | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:36 | 0.28 | 0.58 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:50 | 0.95 | 0.48 |
| Porter Martone | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:16 | 0.00 | 0.45 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:45 | 0.17 | 0.32 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:37 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:35 | 0.44 | 0.04 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:13 | 0.07 | -0.02 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:28 | 0.01 | -0.02 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:32 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:14 | 0.03 | -0.06 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:00 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:18 | 0.02 | -0.17 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | 2.21 | O |
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | 0.73 | W |
Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3–2 on Apr 13, 2026, a one-goal game.
Philadelphia Flyers generated 5.25 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 3.59 — Philadelphia Flyers edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Matvei Michkov led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.84 on 1 goal, 4 shots on goal.
Brandon Bussi stopped 21 of 23, worth 2.21 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Philadelphia Flyers game?
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3–2 on Apr 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Philadelphia Flyers 3, Carolina Hurricanes 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matvei Michkov led all skaters at 1.84, on 1G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Philadelphia Flyers generated 5.25 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.59, so Philadelphia Flyers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 26 shots on goal and Philadelphia Flyers put 23. High-danger chances went 19 to 22.
How did the goaltenders play?
Brandon Bussi stopped 21 of 23 (2.21 goals saved above expected); Dan Vladar stopped 24 of 26 (0.73 goals saved above expected).