Columbus Blue Jackets at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions

2025-12-09 • Lenovo Center

Carolina Hurricanes 4 - 1 Columbus Blue Jackets

Win Probability

CAR: 76.1%

CBJ: 23.9%

Expected Goals

CAR: 3.37

CBJ: 2.41

Total Goals

Median: 6.7

Over 5.5: 68%

Over 6.5: 52%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • CAR at home vs CBJ: 6-0

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-04-02	CAR 5 - 1 CBJ	CAR	CAR
2026-03-31	CBJ 2 - 5 CAR	CAR	CAR
2026-03-17	CBJ 5 - 1 CAR	CBJ	CAR
2025-12-09	CAR 4 - 1 CBJ	CAR	CAR
2025-01-23	CAR 7 - 4 CBJ	CAR	CAR

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	CAR	18	3	1.68
1	CBJ	9	0	0.67
2	CAR	22	1	1.44
2	CBJ	13	1	1.17
3	CAR	17	2	1.76
3	CBJ	13	0	0.98

Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

Prediction Result

✅ Correct

Confidence: 76.1%

Total Goals

Actual: 5.0

Expected: 5.8

Score Breakdown

Carolina Hurricanes 4 - 1 Columbus Blue Jackets

Expected: 3.4 - 2.4