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Carolina Hurricanes at New York Rangers NHL Predictions

2024-05-05 • Madison Square Garden
New York Rangers 4 - 3 Carolina Hurricanes
🚨 Upset Win (71% underdog)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
NYR: 28.9%
CAR: 71.1%
Expected Goals
NYR: 2.67
CAR: 4.24
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 42%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 59% • NYR at home vs CAR: 3-6
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-02-05NYR 0 - 2 CARCARCAR
2025-12-29CAR 3 - 2 NYRCARCAR
2025-11-26CAR 2 - 4 NYRNYRCAR
2025-11-04NYR 0 - 3 CARCARCAR
2025-04-12CAR 7 - 3 NYRCARCAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1NYR1010.70
1CAR1100.75
2NYR1321.17
2CAR1400.72
3NYR800.18
3CAR1821.22
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: 71.1%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.9
Score Breakdown
New York Rangers 4 - 3 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 2.7 - 4.2