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Carolina Hurricanes at Ottawa Senators NHL Predictions

2024-03-17 • Canadian Tire Centre
Ottawa Senators 2 - 7 Carolina Hurricanes

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
OTT: 48.7%
CAR: 51.3%
Expected Goals
OTT: 2.89
CAR: 3.37
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 45%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 92% • OTT at home vs CAR: 2-5
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-25OTT 2 - 4 CARCARCAR
2026-04-23OTT 1 - 2 CARCARCAR
2026-04-20CAR 3 - 2 OTTCARCAR
2026-04-18CAR 2 - 0 OTTCARCAR
2026-04-05OTT 6 - 3 CAROTTOTT

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1OTT1211.14
1CAR1800.91
2OTT1600.43
2CAR1721.58
3OTT1700.82
3CAR2100.99
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: 51.3%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
Ottawa Senators 2 - 7 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 2.9 - 3.4