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2026-27 Preseason

Chicago Blackhawks at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions

2025-01-30 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes 3 - 2 Chicago Blackhawks

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CAR: 75.6%
CHI: 24.4%
Expected Goals
CAR: 3.17
CHI: 3.30
Total Goals
Median: 5.8
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 42%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 83% • CAR at home vs CHI: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-09CHI 2 - 7 CARCARCAR
2026-01-22CAR 3 - 4 CHICHICAR
2025-01-30CAR 3 - 2 CHICARCAR
2025-01-20CHI 3 - 4 CARCARCAR
2024-04-14CHI 2 - 4 CARCARCAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CAR1120.95
1CHI500.42
2CAR1211.60
2CHI1300.47
3CAR1121.46
3CHI1010.87
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: 75.6%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.5
Score Breakdown
Carolina Hurricanes 3 - 2 Chicago Blackhawks
Expected: 3.2 - 3.3