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2026-27 Preseason

Colorado Avalanche at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions

2024-02-08 • PNC Arena
Carolina Hurricanes 5 - 2 Colorado Avalanche

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CAR: 63.0%
COL: 37.0%
Expected Goals
CAR: 3.76
COL: 3.43
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 42%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • CAR at home vs COL: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-03CAR 3 - 5 COLCOLCAR
2025-10-23COL 4 - 5 CARCARCAR
2024-12-05CAR 5 - 3 COLCARCAR
2024-11-09COL 6 - 4 CARCOLCAR
2024-02-08CAR 5 - 2 COLCARCAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CAR921.34
1COL1100.72
2CAR1510.75
2COL1710.98
3CAR2143.56
3COL1311.15
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: 63.0%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 7.2
Score Breakdown
Carolina Hurricanes 5 - 2 Colorado Avalanche
Expected: 3.8 - 3.4