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Carolina Hurricanes at Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Predictions

2024-10-18 • PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh Penguins 1 - 4 Carolina Hurricanes

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
PIT: 25.7%
CAR: 74.3%
Expected Goals
PIT: 1.96
CAR: 3.85
Total Goals
Median: 6.9
Over 5.5: 70%
Over 6.5: 54%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 73% • PIT at home vs CAR: 3-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-22PIT 1 - 5 CARCARPIT
2026-03-18CAR 6 - 5 PITCARCAR
2026-03-10CAR 5 - 4 PITCARCAR
2025-12-30PIT 5 - 1 CARPITPIT
2025-01-05CAR 4 - 3 PITCARCAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1PIT900.31
1CAR1410.92
2PIT1010.71
2CAR2501.82
3PIT1821.88
3CAR1621.48
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: 74.3%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 5.8
Score Breakdown
Pittsburgh Penguins 1 - 4 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 2.0 - 3.8