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Carolina Hurricanes at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2024-11-23 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets 5 - 4 Carolina Hurricanes

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CBJ: 52.1%
CAR: 47.9%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 2.90
CAR: 3.40
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 46%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • CBJ at home vs CAR: 4-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-02CAR 5 - 1 CBJCARCAR
2026-03-31CBJ 2 - 5 CARCARCAR
2026-03-17CBJ 5 - 1 CARCBJCAR
2025-12-09CAR 4 - 1 CBJCARCAR
2025-01-23CAR 7 - 4 CBJCARCAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CBJ1000.85
1CAR1611.06
2CBJ1511.07
2CAR2101.24
3CBJ1700.95
3CAR900.11
4CBJ100.10
4CAR400.34
5CBJ310.85
5CAR300.25
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: 52.1%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
Columbus Blue Jackets 5 - 4 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 2.9 - 3.4