Carolina Hurricanes at New York Islanders NHL Predictions
2024-12-07 • UBS Arena
New York Islanders 4 - 3 Carolina Hurricanes
🚨 Upset Win (59% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
NYI: 40.7%
CAR: 59.3%
Expected Goals
NYI: 2.51
CAR: 3.33
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 55%
Over 6.5: 41%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 62% • NYI at home vs CAR: 3-4
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | NYI 1 - 2 CAR | CAR | NYI |
| 2026-04-04 | CAR 4 - 3 NYI | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-10-30 | CAR 6 - 2 NYI | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-03-30 | CAR 6 - 4 NYI | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-01-25 | NYI 3 - 2 CAR | NYI | CAR |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NYI | 13 | 1 | 0.80 |
| 1 | CAR | 19 | 0 | 0.69 |
| 2 | NYI | 22 | 1 | 1.68 |
| 2 | CAR | 6 | 1 | 0.51 |
| 3 | NYI | 4 | 0 | 0.26 |
| 3 | CAR | 25 | 0 | 1.22 |
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: 59.3%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 5.8
Score Breakdown
New York Islanders 4 - 3 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 2.5 - 3.3
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