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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
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-14NYI 1 - 2 CARCARNYI
2026-04-04CAR 4 - 3 NYICARCAR
2025-10-30CAR 6 - 2 NYICARCAR
2025-03-30CAR 6 - 4 NYICARCAR
2025-01-25NYI 3 - 2 CARNYICAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1NYI1310.80
1CAR1900.69
2NYI2211.68
2CAR610.51
3NYI400.26
3CAR2501.22
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