🏒 NHLForecasts.com
Data-Driven NHL Predictions & Analytics
2026-27 Preseason

Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions

2025-11-11 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes 1 - 4 Washington Capitals
🚨 Upset Loss (55% underdog)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CAR: 55.1%
WSH: 44.9%
Expected Goals
CAR: 4.71
WSH: 2.77
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 48%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 69% • CAR at home vs WSH: 5-2
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
1CAR1211.11
1WSH1600.74
2CAR1811.54
2WSH1210.81
3CAR1821.35
3WSH1121.81
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

🎯 Shot Chart

Shot chart for Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 55.1%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 7.5
Score Breakdown
Carolina Hurricanes 1 - 4 Washington Capitals
Expected: 4.7 - 2.8