Carolina Hurricanes at Vegas Golden Knights NHL Predictions
2024-02-17 • T-Mobile Arena
Vegas Golden Knights 1 - 3 Carolina Hurricanes
🚨 Upset Loss (55% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
VGK: 54.6%
CAR: 45.4%
Expected Goals
VGK: 3.05
CAR: 2.74
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 53%
Over 6.5: 44%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 58% • VGK at home vs CAR: 2-4
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-14 | VGK 0 - 3 CAR | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-06-11 | CAR 4 - 2 VGK | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-06-09 | VGK 3 - 5 CAR | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-06-06 | VGK 5 - 4 CAR | VGK | CAR |
| 2026-06-04 | CAR 4 - 3 VGK | CAR | CAR |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VGK | 19 | 3 | 2.17 |
| 1 | CAR | 15 | 0 | 0.78 |
| 2 | VGK | 13 | 0 | 0.68 |
| 2 | CAR | 12 | 1 | 0.83 |
| 3 | VGK | 11 | 1 | 0.80 |
| 3 | CAR | 15 | 1 | 1.49 |
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
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 54.6%
Total Goals
Actual: 4.0
Expected: 5.8
Score Breakdown
Vegas Golden Knights 1 - 3 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 3.0 - 2.7
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