Carolina Hurricanes at Edmonton Oilers
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Edmonton Oilers on Oct 22, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 5, Edmonton Oilers 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Place |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 5 |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 6 |
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 | Leon Draisaitl | C | 2 | 3 | 4 | 24:25 | 0.49 | 2.98 |
| 2nd | Connor McDavid | C | 2 | 3 | 3 | 25:02 | 0.38 | 2.69 |
| 3rd | Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 15:25 | 0.07 | 2.10 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Edmonton Oilers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:07 | EDM | Leon Draisaitl | Evan Bouchard, Connor McDavid | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 10:30 | CAR | Jackson Blake | Shayne Gostisbehere, Sebastian Aho | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 00:30 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | William Carrier | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 04:20 | EDM | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 12:59 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | Jordan Martinook | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 17:53 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | Nikolaj Ehlers | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 00:26 | EDM | Connor McDavid | Leon Draisaitl, Jake Walman | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 02:51 | EDM | Leon Draisaitl | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Connor McDavid | 5v4 | 4–4 |
| 3rd 17:20 | CAR | Juuso Välimäki | Jordan Martinook, Shayne Gostisbehere | 5v5 | 5–4 |
| 3rd 18:32 | EDM | Connor McDavid | Leon Draisaitl | 6v5 | 5–5 |
| P5 00:00 | EDM | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | — | 1v0 | 5–5 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.81 | 2.81 |
| High-danger shots | 27 | 34 |
| Corsi % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 4/5 |
| Faceoff % | 52.5% | 47.5% |
| Hits | 30 | 17 |
| Blocks | 15 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 4 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:25 | 0.07 | 2.10 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22:06 | 0.49 | 1.93 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15:07 | 0.01 | 1.62 |
| Juuso Välimäki | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:15 | 0.07 | 1.20 |
| Seth Jarvis | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:15 | 0.47 | 1.09 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:27 | 0.00 | 1.07 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:36 | 0.39 | 0.99 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:04 | 0.09 | 0.98 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:13 | 0.53 | 0.87 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:22 | 0.15 | 0.45 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 23:46 | 0.34 | 0.37 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:34 | 0.00 | 0.31 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:47 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
| Skyler Brind'Amour | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:10 | 0.06 | 0.17 |
| Nicolas Deslauriers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:38 | 0.05 | 0.16 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:07 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:22 | 0.07 | 0.08 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:49 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 24:25 | 0.49 | 2.98 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 25:02 | 0.38 | 2.69 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 20:58 | 0.66 | 1.90 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:19 | 0.01 | 0.73 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:06 | 0.24 | 0.46 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:05 | 0.34 | 0.35 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:17 | 0.01 | 0.29 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:31 | 0.29 | 0.29 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 29:59 | 0.01 | 0.13 |
| Isaac Howard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:07 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:28 | 0.04 | -0.02 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:05 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:21 | 0.00 | -0.28 |
| Owen Michaels | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:08 | 0.17 | -0.32 |
| Mathieu Joseph | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:33 | 0.02 | -0.38 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28:45 | 0.13 | -0.47 |
| Alex Formenton | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:17 | 0.00 | -0.55 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:16 | 0.02 | -0.65 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 16 | 21 | 76.2% | -2.19 | O |
| Devon Levi | Edmonton Oilers | 22 | 27 | 81.5% | -2.19 | W |
Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 6–5 on Oct 22, 2026, a one-goal game.
Edmonton Oilers generated 2.81 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 2.81 — Edmonton Oilers edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Leon Draisaitl led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.98 on 2 goals, 3 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Devon Levi stopped 22 of 27, worth -2.19 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Edmonton Oilers game?
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6–5 on Oct 22, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Edmonton Oilers 6, Carolina Hurricanes 5.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Leon Draisaitl led all skaters at 2.98, on 2G, 3A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Edmonton Oilers generated 2.81 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 2.81, so Edmonton Oilers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 27 shots on goal and Edmonton Oilers put 21. High-danger chances went 27 to 34.