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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
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-05-29CAR 6 - 1 MTLCARCAR
2026-05-27MTL 0 - 4 CARCARCAR
2026-05-25MTL 2 - 3 CARCARCAR
2026-05-23CAR 3 - 2 MTLCARCAR
2026-05-21CAR 2 - 6 MTLMTLCAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1MTL1200.69
1CAR700.45
2MTL300.17
2CAR1410.93
3MTL1221.38
3CAR2311.61
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