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Carolina Hurricanes at Florida Panthers NHL Predictions

2025-01-02 • Amerant Bank Arena
Florida Panthers 1 - 3 Carolina Hurricanes

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
FLA: 49.0%
CAR: 51.0%
Expected Goals
FLA: 3.28
CAR: 3.35
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 63%
Over 6.5: 50%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 43% • FLA at home vs CAR: 4-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-16CAR 9 - 1 FLACARCAR
2025-12-23CAR 2 - 5 FLAFLACAR
2025-12-19FLA 4 - 3 CARFLACAR
2025-05-28CAR 3 - 5 FLAFLACAR
2025-05-26FLA 0 - 3 CARCARCAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1FLA1000.71
1CAR2111.09
2FLA1501.06
2CAR2000.82
3FLA2211.41
3CAR911.33
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: 51.0%
Total Goals
Actual: 4.0
Expected: 6.6
Score Breakdown
Florida Panthers 1 - 3 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 3.3 - 3.3