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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
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-06-14VGK 0 - 3 CARCARCAR
2026-06-11CAR 4 - 2 VGKCARCAR
2026-06-09VGK 3 - 5 CARCARCAR
2026-06-06VGK 5 - 4 CARVGKCAR
2026-06-04CAR 4 - 3 VGKCARCAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1VGK1932.17
1CAR1500.78
2VGK1300.68
2CAR1210.83
3VGK1110.80
3CAR1511.49
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