San Jose Sharks at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions
2025-12-07 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes 1 - 4 San Jose Sharks
🚨 Upset Loss (69% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CAR: 68.5%
SJS: 31.5%
Expected Goals
CAR: 2.54
SJS: 2.30
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 58%
Over 6.5: 41%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 83% • CAR at home vs SJS: 2-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-07 | CAR 1 - 4 SJS | SJS | CAR |
| 2025-10-14 | SJS 1 - 5 CAR | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-03-20 | SJS 1 - 3 CAR | CAR | CAR |
| 2024-12-10 | CAR 3 - 2 SJS | CAR | CAR |
| 2023-10-27 | CAR 3 - 0 SJS | CAR | CAR |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAR | 18 | 0 | 1.12 |
| 1 | SJS | 8 | 0 | 0.62 |
| 2 | CAR | 9 | 0 | 0.41 |
| 2 | SJS | 14 | 2 | 1.40 |
| 3 | CAR | 30 | 2 | 2.04 |
| 3 | SJS | 9 | 1 | 1.19 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 68.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 4.8
Score Breakdown
Carolina Hurricanes 1 - 4 San Jose Sharks
Expected: 2.5 - 2.3
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