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2026-27 Preseason

Tampa Bay Lightning at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions

2025-03-11 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes 4 - 1 Tampa Bay Lightning

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CAR: 66.5%
TBL: 33.5%
Expected Goals
CAR: 3.71
TBL: 2.75
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 48%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 56% • CAR at home vs TBL: 2-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-14TBL 2 - 4 CARCARCAR
2026-02-26CAR 5 - 4 TBLCARCAR
2025-12-20TBL 6 - 4 CARTBLTBL
2025-03-11CAR 4 - 1 TBLCARCAR
2025-01-07TBL 3 - 2 CARTBLTBL

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CAR1400.79
1TBL2311.62
2CAR2111.67
2TBL1110.95
3CAR900.80
3TBL1000.54
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: 66.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.5
Score Breakdown
Carolina Hurricanes 4 - 1 Tampa Bay Lightning
Expected: 3.7 - 2.8