Hurricanes 6, Canucks 3 — October 20, 2026: recap and analysis
Final
6—3
Oct 20, 2026 · Rogers Arena
Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 6, Vancouver Canucks 3. Hurricanes dominated expected goals 4.23 to 1.96. Hurricanes controlled 60.7% of 5v5 shot attempts. 1 empty-net goal padded the final margin. PuckLab's first star: Leevi Meriläinen (38/43 saves, .884 SV%, −0.8 GSAX). Pre-game PuckLab Edge: Hurricanes, 83% (won).
xG Flow
CUMULATIVECAR xG
4.23
ACTUAL
6 — 3
VAN xG
1.96
Empty-net goals are marked but add no xG.
Scoring Timeline
0.11
HIGH xG
1P 04:44Even Strength
22
CAR 1 - 0 VAN
0.09
MED xG
1P 10:10Even Strength
94
CAR 1 - 1 VAN
0.08
MED xG
1P 12:09Even Strength
27
CAR 2 - 1 VAN
0.18
HIGH xG
1P 19:58Power Play
23
CAR 2 - 2 VAN
0.09
MED xG
2P 02:26Even Strength
44
CAR 3 - 2 VAN
0.28
HIGH xG
2P 13:07Even Strength
13
CAR 3 - 3 VAN
0.10
MED xG
3P 04:07Even Strength44
CAR 4 - 3 VAN
3P 17:57Even StrengthEN22
CAR 6 - 3 VAN
Three Stars
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Team Stats
CARVAN
44Shots17
4.23xGF1.96
60.75v5 CF%39.3
47.5FO%52.5
0/5PP1/2
10Hits26
9Blocks14
16Giveaways17
2Takeaways4
4PIM10
Period Breakdown
| Period | CAR SOG | VAN SOG | CAR xG | VAN xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | 8 | 0.79 | 0.66 |
| 2nd | 17 | 3 | 1.08 | 0.85 |
| 3rd | 16 | 6 | 2.36 | 0.45 |
| Total | 44 | 17 | 4.23 | 1.96 |