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2026-27 Preseason

Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions

2025-04-02 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes 5 - 1 Washington Capitals

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CAR: 81.9%
WSH: 18.1%
Expected Goals
CAR: 4.36
WSH: 3.18
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 48%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 69% • CAR at home vs WSH: 5-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-31WSH 4 - 3 CARWSHCAR
2025-12-11WSH 2 - 3 CARCARCAR
2025-11-11CAR 1 - 4 WSHWSHCAR
2025-05-15WSH 1 - 3 CARCARCAR
2025-05-12CAR 5 - 2 WSHCARCAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CAR1601.12
1WSH810.95
2CAR1400.94
2WSH1811.43
3CAR2001.27
3WSH710.41
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: 81.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 7.5
Score Breakdown
Carolina Hurricanes 5 - 1 Washington Capitals
Expected: 4.4 - 3.2