Boston Bruins at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Carolina Hurricanes on Oct 27, 2026. Final score: Boston Bruins 1, Carolina Hurricanes 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Boston Bruins score | 1 |
| Carolina Hurricanes 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 | William Carrier | L | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:00 | 0.42 | 1.64 |
| 2nd | Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:16 | 0.36 | 1.63 |
| 3rd | Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 0 | 4 | 16:47 | 0.52 | 1.61 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:31 | BOS | Pavel Zacha | Elias Lindholm, David Pastrnak | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 19:08 | CAR | Jackson Blake | Nikolaj Ehlers | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 10:19 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | William Carrier, Andrei Svechnikov | 5v5 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 16 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.64 | 3.31 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 24 |
| Corsi % | 38.5% | 61.5% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 52.6% | 47.4% |
| Hits | 12 | 23 |
| Blocks | 15 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 7 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:17 | 0.09 | 0.73 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:41 | 0.22 | 0.20 |
| Matthew Poitras | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:36 | 0.06 | 0.19 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:32 | 0.03 | 0.17 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:23 | 0.11 | 0.13 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:49 | 0.49 | 0.10 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:34 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:03 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| James Hagens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:31 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:27 | 0.06 | -0.07 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:53 | 0.27 | -0.26 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:46 | 0.00 | -0.40 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:33 | 0.01 | -0.47 |
| Frederic Brunet | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:22 | 0.00 | -0.54 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:39 | 0.06 | -0.72 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:12 | 0.00 | -0.80 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:24 | 0.07 | -0.84 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:31 | 0.00 | -0.88 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14:00 | 0.42 | 1.64 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:16 | 0.36 | 1.63 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:47 | 0.52 | 1.61 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:32 | 0.01 | 1.49 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21:18 | 0.87 | 1.36 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:47 | 0.15 | 1.32 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:16 | 0.02 | 1.11 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:03 | 0.33 | 0.88 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:24 | 0.00 | 0.63 |
| Juuso Välimäki | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:43 | 0.02 | 0.36 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:24 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:18 | 0.02 | 0.06 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:17 | 0.46 | -0.01 |
| Seth Jarvis | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:29 | 0.12 | -0.07 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:53 | 0.02 | -0.09 |
| Nicolas Deslauriers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:29 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:18 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:16 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 28 | 30 | 93.3% | 1.31 | L |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | Carolina Hurricanes | 15 | 16 | 93.8% | 0.64 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Boston Bruins 2–1 on Oct 27, 2026, a one-goal game.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.31 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 1.64 — Carolina Hurricanes edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
William Carrier led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.64 on 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 28 of 30, worth 1.31 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Boston Bruins 2–1 on Oct 27, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 2, Boston Bruins 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — William Carrier led all skaters at 1.64, on 0G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.31 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 1.64, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 16 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 30. High-danger chances went 18 to 24.