Carolina Hurricanes at Montreal Canadiens NHL Predictions
2025-02-25 • Centre Bell
Montreal Canadiens 4 - 0 Carolina Hurricanes
🚨 Upset Win (52% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
MTL: 48.2%
CAR: 51.8%
Expected Goals
MTL: 2.68
CAR: 3.47
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 58%
Over 6.5: 46%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 71% • MTL at home vs CAR: 3-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 | CAR 6 - 1 MTL | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-05-27 | MTL 0 - 4 CAR | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-05-25 | MTL 2 - 3 CAR | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-05-23 | CAR 3 - 2 MTL | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-05-21 | CAR 2 - 6 MTL | MTL | CAR |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MTL | 12 | 0 | 0.69 |
| 1 | CAR | 7 | 0 | 0.45 |
| 2 | MTL | 3 | 0 | 0.17 |
| 2 | CAR | 14 | 1 | 0.93 |
| 3 | MTL | 12 | 2 | 1.38 |
| 3 | CAR | 23 | 1 | 1.61 |
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: 51.8%
Total Goals
Actual: 4.0
Expected: 6.1
Score Breakdown
Montreal Canadiens 4 - 0 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 2.7 - 3.5
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