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Vegas Golden Knights at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions

2025-01-17 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes 3 - 2 Vegas Golden Knights

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CAR: 60.5%
VGK: 39.5%
Expected Goals
CAR: 3.30
VGK: 2.88
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 44%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 58% • CAR at home vs VGK: 4-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-06-14VGK 0 - 3 CARCARCAR
2026-06-11CAR 4 - 2 VGKCARCAR
2026-06-09VGK 3 - 5 CARCARCAR
2026-06-06VGK 5 - 4 CARVGKCAR
2026-06-04CAR 4 - 3 VGKCARCAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CAR1000.37
1VGK2111.83
2CAR2632.02
2VGK920.81
3CAR1000.67
3VGK1500.81
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: 60.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.2
Score Breakdown
Carolina Hurricanes 3 - 2 Vegas Golden Knights
Expected: 3.3 - 2.9