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2026-27 Preseason

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
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-31WSH 4 - 3 CARWSHCAR
2025-12-11WSH 2 - 3 CARCARCAR
2025-11-11CAR 1 - 4 WSHWSHCAR
2025-05-15WSH 1 - 3 CARCARCAR
2025-05-12CAR 5 - 2 WSHCARCAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CAR2310.99
1WSH821.01
2CAR2521.64
2WSH500.33
3CAR2032.02
3WSH1300.39
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