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Carolina Hurricanes at Washington Capitals NHL Predictions

2025-05-06 • Capital One Arena
Washington Capitals 1 - 2 Carolina Hurricanes

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
WSH: 37.6%
CAR: 62.4%
Expected Goals
WSH: 2.62
CAR: 3.36
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 64%
Over 6.5: 49%

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
1WSH1000.59
1CAR2200.93
2WSH1010.74
2CAR2011.53
3WSH400.15
3CAR1300.77
4WSH100.12
4CAR300.09
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: 62.4%
Total Goals
Actual: 3.0
Expected: 6.0
Score Breakdown
Washington Capitals 1 - 2 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 2.6 - 3.4