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2026-27 Preseason

Carolina Hurricanes at Montreal Canadiens NHL Predictions

2025-04-16 • Centre Bell
Montreal Canadiens 4 - 2 Carolina Hurricanes

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
MTL: 50.2%
CAR: 49.8%
Expected Goals
MTL: 2.58
CAR: 3.15
Total Goals
Median: 6.6
Over 5.5: 67%
Over 6.5: 51%

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
1MTL1411.23
1CAR710.69
2MTL700.68
2CAR1800.90
3MTL1111.42
3CAR2011.56
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: 50.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 5.7
Score Breakdown
Montreal Canadiens 4 - 2 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 2.6 - 3.1