Monday, May 25, 2026
Final (OT)
- Expected goals, CAR–MTL
- 4.3–1.7
- all situations, empty nets out
- MTL share of xG
- 28.9%
- 50% is even
- Shots on goal
- 39–13
- CAR–MTL
- Pre-game model
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- no projection stored
The story
The Hurricanes won 3-2 in overtime and earned it, out-chancing the Canadiens 4.3 to 1.7 in expected goals. Taylor Hall had 12 shot attempts, his most in a game since 2023-24. Andrei Svechnikov scored the overtime winner. The Hurricanes outshot the Canadiens 39-13.
- Taylor HallVolume
Taylor Hall had 12 shot attempts, his most in a game since 2023-24. Seven reached the net and one went in. He came in averaging 3.6 attempts a game. He played 20:06, about 5 minutes over his average. It finished 3-2 for the Hurricanes in overtime.
- Andrei SvechnikovOvertime winner
Andrei Svechnikov scored the overtime winner. He also had 10 shot attempts against an average of 5.5. The Hurricanes beat the Canadiens 3-2 in overtime.
- Alexander NikishinVolume
Alexander Nikishin had 10 shot attempts, his most in a game since 2023-24. Three reached the net and none went in. His average this season was 3.9. It finished 3-2 for the Hurricanes in overtime.
- William CarrierPhysical
William Carrier finished 8 checks, the most in the league that night. He has 20 points in 81 games this season. The Hurricanes beat the Canadiens 3-2 in overtime.
- K'Andre MillerIce time
K'Andre Miller played 30:07, about 8 minutes more than his average this season. He has 44 points in 83 games this season. The Hurricanes beat the Canadiens 3-2 in overtime.
- Ivan DemidovIce time
Ivan Demidov played 22:23, about 7 minutes more than his average this season. He has 71 points in 99 games this season. The Canadiens lost 3-2 to the Hurricanes in overtime.
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Carolina Hurricanes
| Skater | TOI | G | A | SOG | ixG | Hits | Blk | xGF% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K'Andre Miller D | 30:07 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.44 | 2 | 2 | 82 |
| Sean Walker D | 27:26 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.18 | 3 | 4 | 80 |
| Jaccob Slavin D | 24:38 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.14 | 1 | 4 | 53 |
| Jalen Chatfield D | 22:54 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.12 | 0 | 2 | 53 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers L | 22:48 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.27 | 0 | 0 | 65 |
| Jackson Blake R | 22:25 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.33 | 1 | 2 | 72 |
| Sebastian Aho C | 21:49 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.20 | 1 | 1 | 74 |
| Andrei Svechnikov R | 21:25 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0.60 | 3 | 0 | 73 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere D | 20:56 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.44 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Seth Jarvis C | 20:56 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.24 | 0 | 1 | 68 |
| Taylor Hall L | 20:06 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0.98 | 2 | 2 | 70 |
| Logan Stankoven C | 20:03 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.15 | 0 | 1 | 70 |
| Jordan Staal C | 18:36 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.04 | 6 | 0 | 60 |
| Jordan Martinook L | 17:33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 5 | 1 | 70 |
| Alexander Nikishin D | 16:45 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.09 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| Mark Jankowski L | 13:17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 0 | 46 |
| Eric Robinson L | 12:52 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.02 | 3 | 0 | 48 |
| William Carrier L | 11:37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 8 | 0 | 45 |
Montreal Canadiens
| Skater | TOI | G | A | SOG | ixG | Hits | Blk | xGF% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Matheson D | 29:23 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.19 | 0 | 2 | 41 |
| Lane Hutson D | 28:55 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.21 | 0 | 5 | 51 |
| Nick Suzuki C | 25:37 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.21 | 1 | 2 | 63 |
| Noah Dobson D | 25:34 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.12 | 1 | 2 | 45 |
| Alexandre Carrier D | 24:59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.01 | 1 | 3 | 23 |
| Kaiden Guhle D | 22:23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.06 | 2 | 5 | 22 |
| Ivan Demidov R | 22:23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| Alex Newhook C | 21:42 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.13 | 1 | 1 | 23 |
| Jake Evans C | 21:39 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.04 | 5 | 2 | 21 |
| Juraj Slafkovský L | 21:35 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.24 | 1 | 2 | 54 |
| Josh Anderson R | 20:04 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.09 | 1 | 2 | 24 |
| Phillip Danault C | 20:01 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.10 | 2 | 3 | 21 |
| Cole Caufield R | 19:33 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.07 | 1 | 1 | 64 |
| Alexandre Texier L | 16:01 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 1 | 26 |
| Jayden Struble D | 15:28 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.07 | 4 | 0 | 36 |
| Zachary Bolduc R | 10:44 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.20 | 4 | 0 | 43 |
| Joseph Veleno C | 8:26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 0 | 22 |
| Kirby Dach C | 8:03 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 3 | 1 | 28 |
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