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Carolina Hurricanes at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions

2024-02-27 • Xcel Energy Center
Minnesota Wild 2 - 3 Carolina Hurricanes

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
MIN: 43.4%
CAR: 56.6%
Expected Goals
MIN: 2.83
CAR: 3.16
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 43%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 33% • MIN at home vs CAR: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2025-11-19MIN 4 - 3 CARMINCAR
2025-11-06CAR 4 - 3 MINCARCAR
2025-02-06MIN 2 - 1 CARMINCAR
2025-01-04CAR 0 - 4 MINMINCAR
2024-02-27MIN 2 - 3 CARCARCAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1MIN1111.13
1CAR1610.93
2MIN1600.52
2CAR910.75
3MIN1600.85
3CAR1311.45
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: 56.6%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.0
Score Breakdown
Minnesota Wild 2 - 3 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 2.8 - 3.2