Carolina Hurricanes at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Winnipeg Jets on Oct 17, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 3, Winnipeg Jets 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 3 |
| Winnipeg Jets 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 | Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10:00 | 0.07 | 1.50 |
| 2nd | Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 2 | 3 | 15:47 | 0.13 | 1.40 |
| 3rd | Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:04 | 0.35 | 1.30 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 04:23 | WPG | Mark Scheifele | — | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 08:19 | CAR | Mark Jankowski | Logan Stankoven, Bradly Nadeau | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 10:59 | WPG | Alex Iafallo | Adam Lowry | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 16:50 | CAR | Jesperi Kotkaniemi | Shayne Gostisbehere, Eric Robinson | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 06:43 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | Shayne Gostisbehere | 4v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 37 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.39 | 3.01 |
| High-danger shots | 28 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 59.7% | 40.3% |
| Power play | 2/2 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 55.2% | 44.8% |
| Hits | 21 | 33 |
| Blocks | 10 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:00 | 0.07 | 1.50 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15:47 | 0.13 | 1.40 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:02 | 0.06 | 1.13 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:34 | 0.03 | 1.05 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17:07 | 0.23 | 0.96 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13:07 | 0.44 | 0.72 |
| Bradly Nadeau | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:17 | 0.16 | 0.69 |
| Felix Unger Sorum | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:20 | 0.05 | 0.54 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:54 | 0.25 | 0.45 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:28 | 0.17 | 0.42 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:09 | 0.61 | 0.41 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:50 | 0.16 | 0.37 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:46 | 0.61 | 0.31 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:00 | 0.16 | 0.18 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:47 | 0.07 | -0.20 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:39 | 0.20 | -0.31 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:51 | 0.00 | -0.48 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:22 | 0.01 | -0.71 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:04 | 0.35 | 1.30 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:26 | 0.29 | 1.15 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:19 | 0.38 | 0.61 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:04 | 0.01 | 0.28 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:21 | 0.26 | 0.26 |
| Haydn Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:16 | 0.09 | 0.25 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:44 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:21 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:51 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:12 | 0.18 | 0.13 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:47 | 0.37 | 0.07 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:17 | 0.54 | 0.02 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:55 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:42 | 0.21 | -0.10 |
| Brad Lambert | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:55 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:33 | 0.01 | -0.23 |
| Viggo Björck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:11 | 0.18 | -0.25 |
| Jack St. Ivany | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:22 | 0.01 | -0.74 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyotr Kochetkov | Carolina Hurricanes | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | 1.07 | W |
| Clay Stevenson | Winnipeg Jets | 34 | 37 | 91.9% | 0.17 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3–2 on Oct 17, 2026, a one-goal game.
Winnipeg Jets generated 3.01 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 3.39 — Carolina Hurricanes edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.5 on 1 goal, 1 shots on goal.
Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 21 of 23, worth 1.07 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Winnipeg Jets 3–2 on Oct 17, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 3, Winnipeg Jets 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jesperi Kotkaniemi led all skaters at 1.5, on 1G, 0A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 3.01 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.39, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 37 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 23. High-danger chances went 28 to 18.