Carolina Hurricanes at Philadelphia Flyers
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Philadelphia Flyers on Oct 03, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 3, Philadelphia Flyers 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 03, 2026 |
| Venue | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 3 |
| Philadelphia Flyers 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 | Sebastian Aho | C | 2 | 1 | 6 | 20:30 | 0.73 | 2.29 |
| 2nd | Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 2 | 4 | 17:50 | 0.91 | 1.48 |
| 3rd | William Carrier | L | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:49 | 0.28 | 1.31 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Philadelphia Flyers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:10 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | William Carrier, Andrei Svechnikov | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 08:03 | PHI | Owen Tippett | Trevor Zegras | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 07:20 | PHI | Matvei Michkov | Travis Konecny, Christian Dvorak | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 04:59 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | Nikolaj Ehlers, Andrei Svechnikov | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 02:51 | CAR | Shayne Gostisbehere | Jackson Blake, Sebastian Aho | 3v4 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Philadelphia Flyers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 40 | 18 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.85 | 2.39 |
| High-danger shots | 24 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 64.8% | 35.2% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 50.8% | 49.2% |
| Hits | 13 | 29 |
| Blocks | 14 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 20:30 | 0.73 | 2.29 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 17:50 | 0.91 | 1.48 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:49 | 0.28 | 1.31 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:38 | 0.01 | 0.96 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:17 | 0.10 | 0.87 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:39 | 0.18 | 0.83 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:43 | 0.34 | 0.63 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:10 | 0.14 | 0.63 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:16 | 0.18 | 0.63 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:35 | 0.03 | 0.50 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:47 | 0.08 | 0.41 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:19 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:36 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:01 | 0.08 | 0.11 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:44 | 0.18 | 0.04 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:50 | 0.05 | -0.04 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:30 | 0.16 | -0.16 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:10 | 0.38 | -0.35 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Foerster | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:43 | 0.47 | 0.62 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:29 | 0.26 | 0.59 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:26 | 0.00 | 0.55 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:47 | 0.20 | 0.50 |
| Porter Martone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:02 | 0.13 | 0.46 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:08 | 0.17 | 0.37 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:08 | 0.26 | 0.34 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:13 | 0.01 | 0.30 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:53 | 0.35 | 0.12 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:53 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:05 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Alex Bump | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:27 | 0.31 | -0.06 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:58 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:33 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:45 | 0.05 | -0.23 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:10 | 0.02 | -0.27 |
| David Jiricek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:10 | 0.02 | -0.37 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:07 | 0.00 | -0.71 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyotr Kochetkov | Carolina Hurricanes | 16 | 18 | 88.9% | 0.39 | W |
| Joseph Woll | Philadelphia Flyers | 37 | 40 | 92.5% | 0.85 | O |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3–2 on Oct 03, 2026, a one-goal game.
Philadelphia Flyers generated 2.39 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 3.85 — Carolina Hurricanes edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Sebastian Aho led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.29 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Joseph Woll stopped 37 of 40, worth 0.85 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Philadelphia Flyers game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3–2 on Oct 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 3, Philadelphia Flyers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Sebastian Aho led all skaters at 2.29, on 2G, 1A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Philadelphia Flyers generated 2.39 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.85, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 40 shots on goal and Philadelphia Flyers put 18. High-danger chances went 24 to 19.