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Carolina Hurricanes at Ottawa Senators NHL Predictions

2025-04-17 • Canadian Tire Centre
Ottawa Senators 7 - 5 Carolina Hurricanes

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
OTT: 57.3%
CAR: 42.7%
Expected Goals
OTT: 3.28
CAR: 3.59
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 49%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 92% • OTT at home vs CAR: 2-5
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-25OTT 2 - 4 CARCARCAR
2026-04-23OTT 1 - 2 CARCARCAR
2026-04-20CAR 3 - 2 OTTCARCAR
2026-04-18CAR 2 - 0 OTTCARCAR
2026-04-05OTT 6 - 3 CAROTTOTT

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1OTT1601.30
1CAR1710.97
2OTT1410.99
2CAR1610.97
3OTT1731.94
3CAR810.79
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: 57.3%
Total Goals
Actual: 12.0
Expected: 6.9
Score Breakdown
Ottawa Senators 7 - 5 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 3.3 - 3.6