Carolina Hurricanes at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vancouver Canucks on Oct 20, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 6, Vancouver Canucks 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 6 |
| Vancouver Canucks 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 | Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 3 | 5 | 20:30 | 0.68 | 2.33 |
| 2nd | Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 2 | 1 | 4 | 17:10 | 0.33 | 2.27 |
| 3rd | Logan Stankoven | C | 2 | 1 | 5 | 18:57 | 1.14 | 2.24 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:44 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | Jackson Blake, Juuso Välimäki | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 10:10 | VAN | Linus Karlsson | Elias Pettersson, Jake DeBrusk | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 12:09 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | Jackson Blake, Logan Stankoven | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 1st 19:58 | VAN | Jonathan Lekkerimäki | Jake DeBrusk, Brock Boeser | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 02:26 | CAR | Nicolas Deslauriers | Jesperi Kotkaniemi | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 13:07 | VAN | Max Sasson | Zeev Buium, Brendan Gallagher | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 04:07 | CAR | Nicolas Deslauriers | Bradly Nadeau, K'Andre Miller | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 10:22 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | — | 5v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 17:57 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | Nikolaj Ehlers, Jackson Blake | 6v5 EN | 6–3 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 44 | 17 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.55 | 1.50 |
| High-danger shots | 36 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 67.2% | 32.8% |
| Power play | 0/6 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 47.5% | 52.5% |
| Hits | 10 | 26 |
| Blocks | 9 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 4 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 20:30 | 0.68 | 2.33 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 17:10 | 0.33 | 2.27 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 18:57 | 1.14 | 2.24 |
| Nicolas Deslauriers | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10:44 | 0.21 | 1.73 |
| Juuso Välimäki | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:29 | 0.17 | 1.13 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:51 | 0.12 | 1.00 |
| Bradly Nadeau | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:09 | 0.14 | 0.97 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:39 | 0.01 | 0.96 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:49 | 0.07 | 0.87 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:05 | 0.30 | 0.82 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:14 | 0.08 | 0.78 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:01 | 0.59 | 0.72 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19:04 | 0.45 | 0.54 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:14 | 0.07 | 0.44 |
| Felix Unger Sorum | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:45 | 0.13 | 0.38 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:11 | 0.02 | 0.36 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:40 | 0.00 | 0.36 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:35 | 0.02 | 0.29 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:35 | 0.01 | 1.09 |
| Jonathan Lekkerimäki | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:51 | 0.34 | 0.67 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:43 | 0.25 | 0.55 |
| Max Sasson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:44 | 0.17 | 0.49 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:41 | 0.07 | 0.41 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:14 | 0.16 | 0.36 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:04 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:26 | 0.14 | -0.00 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:31 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:08 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Arshdeep Bains | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:54 | 0.20 | -0.09 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:33 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:54 | 0.05 | -0.30 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27:00 | 0.00 | -0.35 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:24 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:22 | 0.00 | -0.53 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:02 | 0.02 | -0.66 |
| Filip Chytil | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:43 | 0.10 | -1.01 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyotr Kochetkov | Carolina Hurricanes | 14 | 17 | 82.4% | -1.50 | W |
| Leevi Meriläinen | Vancouver Canucks | 38 | 43 | 88.4% | -1.24 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6–3 on Oct 20, 2026.
Vancouver Canucks generated 1.5 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 4.55 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Jackson Blake led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.33 on 3 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Leevi Meriläinen stopped 38 of 43, worth -1.24 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vancouver Canucks 6–3 on Oct 20, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 6, Vancouver Canucks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jackson Blake led all skaters at 2.33, on 0G, 3A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 1.5 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.55, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 44 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 17. High-danger chances went 36 to 10.