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Carolina Hurricanes at Washington Capitals NHL Predictions

2025-04-10 • Capital One Arena
Washington Capitals 5 - 4 Carolina Hurricanes

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
WSH: 52.3%
CAR: 47.7%
Expected Goals
WSH: 4.41
CAR: 3.17
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 63%
Over 6.5: 50%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 69% • WSH at home vs CAR: 5-4
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
1WSH610.40
1CAR2701.79
2WSH2432.51
2CAR1500.88
3WSH1110.71
3CAR1700.74
4WSH200.23
4CAR310.34
5WSH310.93
5CAR300.31
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: 52.3%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 7.6
Score Breakdown
Washington Capitals 5 - 4 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 4.4 - 3.2