Carolina Hurricanes at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders on Nov 05, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 5, New York Islanders 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 05, 2026 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 5 |
| New York Islanders 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 | Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 30:01 | 0.13 | 1.85 |
| 2nd | Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14:13 | 0.25 | 1.71 |
| 3rd | Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:26 | 0.31 | 1.64 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:57 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | Jackson Blake, K'Andre Miller | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 03:20 | CAR | Jesperi Kotkaniemi | Jordan Martinook, Jalen Chatfield | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 03:40 | NYI | Mitchell Chaffee | Matthew Schaefer, Casey Cizikas | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 05:44 | NYI | Brayden Schenn | Victor Eklund, Matthew Kessel | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 06:44 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Sebastian Aho, William Carrier | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 17:13 | NYI | Victor Eklund | Brayden Schenn, Emil Heineman | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 14:52 | CAR | William Carrier | Andrei Svechnikov, Sebastian Aho | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 19:09 | CAR | Jalen Chatfield | — | 6v5 EN | 5–3 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 39 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.60 | 3.49 |
| High-danger shots | 25 | 28 |
| Corsi % | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 34.4% | 65.6% |
| Hits | 16 | 26 |
| Blocks | 22 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 21 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 5 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:13 | 0.25 | 1.71 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:26 | 0.31 | 1.64 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 22:57 | 0.45 | 1.56 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:18 | 0.06 | 1.55 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:46 | 0.43 | 1.29 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 18:11 | 0.62 | 1.28 |
| William Carrier | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13:53 | 0.43 | 1.26 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 22:09 | 0.26 | 1.01 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:24 | 0.09 | 0.88 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8:53 | 0.14 | 0.62 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:06 | 0.13 | 0.60 |
| Seth Jarvis | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:05 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:30 | 0.09 | -0.04 |
| Juuso Välimäki | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:44 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:20 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:20 | 0.20 | -0.37 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:52 | 0.00 | -0.50 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:53 | 0.06 | -0.71 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 30:01 | 0.13 | 1.85 |
| Mitchell Chaffee | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10:31 | 0.27 | 1.03 |
| Matthew Kessel | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:13 | 0.00 | 0.98 |
| Victor Eklund | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:16 | 0.42 | 0.94 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18:17 | 0.09 | 0.72 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:50 | 0.00 | 0.60 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:04 | 0.02 | 0.58 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:35 | 0.53 | 0.52 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:56 | 0.29 | 0.50 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:03 | 0.66 | 0.41 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:48 | 0.36 | 0.33 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:45 | 0.39 | 0.31 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:41 | 0.11 | 0.24 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:30 | 0.21 | 0.04 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:56 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:22 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:56 | 0.01 | -1.07 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:47 | 0.01 | -1.61 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | 0.49 | W |
| Semyon Varlamov | New York Islanders | 34 | 38 | 89.5% | -0.84 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 5–3 on Nov 05, 2026.
New York Islanders generated 3.49 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 3.6 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Matthew Schaefer led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.85 on 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 5–3 on Nov 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 5, New York Islanders 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matthew Schaefer led all skaters at 1.85, on 0G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 3.49 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.6, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 39 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 27. High-danger chances went 25 to 28.