Los Angeles Kings at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions
2023-01-31 • PNC Arena
Carolina Hurricanes 5 - 4 Los Angeles Kings (OT)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CAR: 56.8%
LAK: 43.2%
Expected Goals
CAR: 3.58
LAK: 3.06
Total Goals
Median: 5.9
Over 5.5: 58%
Over 6.5: 44%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CAR
Frederik Andersen - 5-9-2 | 0.865 SV% | 3.38 GAA
LAK
Pheonix Copley - 0-0-0 | 0.833 SV% | 4.37 GAA
| Stat | CAR | LAK |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.865 | 0.833 |
| Last 5 SV% | — | — |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | 3.38 | 4.37 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Goalie Game Metrics
| Team | Goalie | SA | Saves | GA | SV% | xGA | HD Faced | GSAx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | Frederik Andersen | 21 | 17 | 4 | 81.0% | 1.85 | 1 | -2.15 |
| LAK | Pheonix Copley | 30 | 25 | 5 | 83.3% | 2.96 | 3 | -2.04 |
SA uses shots on goal plus goals. xGA, high-danger faced, and GSAx use modeled scoring attempts against. GSAx is xGA minus goals against.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 60% • CAR at home vs LAK: 3-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-01 | CAR 3 - 2 LAK | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-10-18 | LAK 3 - 4 CAR | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-03-22 | LAK 7 - 2 CAR | LAK | LAK |
| 2025-02-01 | CAR 2 - 4 LAK | LAK | CAR |
| 2024-01-15 | CAR 2 - 5 LAK | LAK | CAR |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAR | 20 | 1 | 1.34 |
| 1 | LAK | 10 | 0 | 0.38 |
| 2 | CAR | 10 | 0 | 0.31 |
| 2 | LAK | 11 | 1 | 1.06 |
| 3 | CAR | 16 | 1 | 0.65 |
| 3 | LAK | 7 | 0 | 0.27 |
| 4 | CAR | 6 | 1 | 0.65 |
| 4 | LAK | 1 | 0 | 0.13 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 56.8%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 6.6
Score Breakdown
Carolina Hurricanes 5 - 4 Los Angeles Kings
Expected: 3.6 - 3.1
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