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2026-27 Preseason

Carolina Hurricanes at Detroit Red Wings NHL Predictions

2025-03-04 • Little Caesars Arena
Detroit Red Wings 1 - 2 Carolina Hurricanes

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
DET: 41.5%
CAR: 58.5%
Expected Goals
DET: 2.14
CAR: 3.26
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 46%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 78% • DET at home vs CAR: 2-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-02-28CAR 5 - 2 DETCARCAR
2026-01-12DET 4 - 3 CARDETCAR
2025-12-27CAR 5 - 2 DETCARCAR
2025-04-04DET 5 - 3 CARDETCAR
2025-03-14CAR 4 - 2 DETCARCAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1DET1311.40
1CAR1811.62
2DET1211.15
2CAR2021.20
3DET1500.75
3CAR1300.98
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: 58.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 3.0
Expected: 5.4
Score Breakdown
Detroit Red Wings 1 - 2 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 2.1 - 3.3