Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions
2024-04-05 • PNC Arena
Carolina Hurricanes 4 - 2 Washington Capitals
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CAR: 79.2%
WSH: 20.8%
Expected Goals
CAR: 3.92
WSH: 2.30
Total Goals
Median: 5.9
Over 5.5: 54%
Over 6.5: 41%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 69% • CAR at home vs WSH: 5-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | WSH 4 - 3 CAR | WSH | CAR |
| 2025-12-11 | WSH 2 - 3 CAR | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-11-11 | CAR 1 - 4 WSH | WSH | CAR |
| 2025-05-15 | WSH 1 - 3 CAR | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-05-12 | CAR 5 - 2 WSH | CAR | CAR |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAR | 23 | 1 | 0.99 |
| 1 | WSH | 8 | 2 | 1.01 |
| 2 | CAR | 25 | 2 | 1.64 |
| 2 | WSH | 5 | 0 | 0.33 |
| 3 | CAR | 20 | 3 | 2.02 |
| 3 | WSH | 13 | 0 | 0.39 |
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: 79.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 6.2
Score Breakdown
Carolina Hurricanes 4 - 2 Washington Capitals
Expected: 3.9 - 2.3
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