Vancouver Canucks at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Carolina Hurricanes on Oct 08, 2026. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 2, Carolina Hurricanes 7.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 08, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 2 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 7 |
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 | Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19:29 | 0.37 | 3.09 |
| 2nd | Logan Stankoven | C | 3 | 0 | 5 | 15:08 | 0.54 | 2.92 |
| 3rd | Sean Walker | D | 0 | 4 | 0 | 21:23 | 0.00 | 2.56 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:18 | CAR | K'Andre Miller | William Carrier, Sean Walker | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 07:11 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Shayne Gostisbehere, Jackson Blake | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 1st 09:25 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Jackson Blake, Shayne Gostisbehere | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 03:20 | CAR | Mark Jankowski | Jesperi Kotkaniemi | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 2nd 04:03 | VAN | Jake DeBrusk | Jonathan Lekkerimäki, Elias Pettersson | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 13:13 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | Sean Walker, Sebastian Aho | 4v5 | 1–5 |
| 2nd 19:02 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | Taylor Hall, Sean Walker | 5v4 | 1–6 |
| 3rd 11:36 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | Taylor Hall, Sean Walker | 5v5 | 1–7 |
| 3rd 13:04 | VAN | Jake DeBrusk | Elias Pettersson, Zeev Buium | 5v5 | 2–7 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 7 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.71 | 4.46 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 24 |
| Corsi % | 43.2% | 56.8% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 3/3 |
| Faceoff % | 56.8% | 43.2% |
| Hits | 20 | 18 |
| Blocks | 7 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 25 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 18:44 | 0.36 | 0.89 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:20 | 0.20 | 0.46 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:15 | 0.12 | 0.21 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:55 | 0.07 | 0.01 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:36 | 0.14 | -0.09 |
| Jonathan Lekkerimäki | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:20 | 0.19 | -0.18 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:48 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:36 | 0.01 | -0.30 |
| Arshdeep Bains | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:38 | 0.00 | -0.31 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:52 | 0.08 | -0.40 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:48 | 0.02 | -0.52 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:46 | 0.00 | -0.72 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:28 | 0.00 | -0.73 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:49 | 0.00 | -0.74 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:09 | 0.27 | -0.95 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:57 | 0.10 | -1.17 |
| Victor Mancini | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:24 | 0.02 | -1.34 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:43 | 0.12 | -1.48 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:29 | 0.37 | 3.09 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 15:08 | 0.54 | 2.92 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 21:23 | 0.00 | 2.56 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13:43 | 0.12 | 2.22 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:41 | 0.04 | 2.16 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 15:31 | 0.64 | 2.11 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 15:19 | 0.55 | 1.87 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:48 | 0.21 | 1.45 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:47 | 0.46 | 1.24 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:35 | 0.00 | 1.12 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:07 | 0.26 | 1.08 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:41 | 0.51 | 1.05 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:01 | 0.00 | 1.05 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:17 | 0.17 | 0.97 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:08 | 0.05 | 0.56 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:29 | 0.01 | 0.51 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14:29 | 0.46 | 0.46 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:24 | 0.09 | 0.34 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 12 | 18 | 66.7% | -3.36 | L |
| Leevi Meriläinen | Vancouver Canucks | 15 | 16 | 93.8% | 0.82 | |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | Carolina Hurricanes | 18 | 20 | 90.0% | -0.29 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vancouver Canucks 7–2 on Oct 08, 2026, a decisive 5-goal win.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.46 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 1.71 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Shayne Gostisbehere led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.09 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Leevi Meriläinen stopped 15 of 16, worth 0.82 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vancouver Canucks 7–2 on Oct 08, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 7, Vancouver Canucks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Shayne Gostisbehere led all skaters at 3.09, on 0G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.46 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 1.71, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 20 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 34. High-danger chances went 12 to 24.