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Carolina Hurricanes at Washington Capitals NHL Predictions

2025-05-15 • Capital One Arena
Washington Capitals 1 - 3 Carolina Hurricanes

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
WSH: 37.5%
CAR: 62.5%
Expected Goals
WSH: 2.76
CAR: 3.26
Total Goals
Median: 6.6
Over 5.5: 70%
Over 6.5: 52%

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
1WSH1010.92
1CAR1300.70
2WSH800.43
2CAR1411.05
3WSH1521.08
3CAR1432.11
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: 62.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 4.0
Expected: 6.0
Score Breakdown
Washington Capitals 1 - 3 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 2.8 - 3.3