Carolina Hurricanes at Philadelphia Flyers
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Philadelphia Flyers on May 07, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 4, Philadelphia Flyers 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | May 07, 2026 |
| Venue | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| Series | R2 Game 3: CAR 3-0 PHI |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 4 |
| Philadelphia Flyers 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 | Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:26 | 0.71 | 1.94 |
| 2nd | Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:26 | 0.91 | 1.75 |
| 3rd | Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17:46 | 0.06 | 1.72 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Philadelphia Flyers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 17:27 | CAR | Jordan Staal | Andrei Svechnikov, Shayne Gostisbehere | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 02:31 | PHI | Trevor Zegras | Emil Andrae, Porter Martone | 6v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 15:59 | CAR | Jalen Chatfield | Jordan Staal, Jordan Martinook | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 03:52 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Sebastian Aho, Shayne Gostisbehere | 3v4 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 07:08 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | Jordan Martinook, K'Andre Miller | 5v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Philadelphia Flyers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.21 | 1.19 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 7 |
| Corsi % | 67.3% | 32.7% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 49.0% | 51.0% |
| Hits | 31 | 41 |
| Blocks | 9 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:26 | 0.71 | 1.94 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:26 | 0.91 | 1.75 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:46 | 0.06 | 1.72 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:45 | 0.00 | 1.54 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:11 | 0.24 | 1.53 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:00 | 0.31 | 1.15 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:10 | 0.10 | 1.10 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:30 | 0.50 | 0.73 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:24 | 0.01 | 0.61 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:43 | 0.15 | 0.53 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:38 | 0.14 | 0.49 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:47 | 0.28 | 0.49 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:03 | 0.00 | 0.48 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:54 | 0.27 | 0.41 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:26 | 0.08 | 0.37 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:55 | 0.00 | 0.13 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:41 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:15 | 0.24 | -0.00 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Martone | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:07 | 0.07 | 0.91 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:42 | 0.00 | 0.40 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:28 | 0.32 | 0.37 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:43 | 0.03 | 0.33 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:46 | 0.01 | 0.29 |
| Tyson Foerster | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:40 | 0.03 | 0.07 |
| Alex Bump | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:48 | 0.42 | 0.07 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:41 | 0.02 | -0.01 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:59 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:17 | 0.08 | -0.04 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:09 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:16 | 0.02 | -0.12 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:33 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:36 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:30 | 0.04 | -0.39 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:03 | 0.09 | -0.68 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:29 | 0.05 | -0.77 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:33 | 0.00 | -1.08 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 18 | 19 | 94.7% | 0.19 | W |
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 27 | 31 | 86.7% | 0.21 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4–1 on May 07, 2026.
Philadelphia Flyers generated 1.19 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 4.21 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Andrei Svechnikov led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.94 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Philadelphia Flyers game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4–1 on May 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 4, Philadelphia Flyers 1.
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 1.94, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Philadelphia Flyers generated 1.19 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.21, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 30 shots on goal and Philadelphia Flyers put 19. High-danger chances went 15 to 7.