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Carolina Hurricanes at New York Rangers NHL Predictions

2024-12-22 • Madison Square Garden
New York Rangers 1 - 3 Carolina Hurricanes

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
NYR: 31.1%
CAR: 68.9%
Expected Goals
NYR: 2.48
CAR: 3.63
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 56%
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
1NYR1000.54
1CAR1600.64
2NYR1010.82
2CAR2933.45
3NYR1401.07
3CAR1211.39
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: 68.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 4.0
Expected: 6.1
Score Breakdown
New York Rangers 1 - 3 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 2.5 - 3.6