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2026-27 Preseason

Carolina Hurricanes at New Jersey Devils NHL Predictions

2025-04-27 • Prudential Center
New Jersey Devils 2 - 5 Carolina Hurricanes

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
NJD: 49.2%
CAR: 50.8%
Expected Goals
NJD: 3.06
CAR: 3.17
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 47%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 94% • NJD at home vs CAR: 3-4
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-28CAR 5 - 2 NJDCARCAR
2026-01-17NJD 1 - 4 CARCARCAR
2026-01-04NJD 1 - 3 CARCARCAR
2025-10-09CAR 6 - 3 NJDCARCAR
2025-04-29CAR 5 - 4 NJDCARCAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1NJD500.21
1CAR1700.89
2NJD2201.15
2CAR1800.90
3NJD1100.37
3CAR1321.35
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: 50.8%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.2
Score Breakdown
New Jersey Devils 2 - 5 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 3.1 - 3.2