Carolina Hurricanes at Florida Panthers NHL Predictions
2025-12-19 • Amerant Bank Arena
Florida Panthers 4 - 3 Carolina Hurricanes (SO)
🚨 Upset Win (60% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
FLA: 39.8%
CAR: 60.2%
Expected Goals
FLA: 2.84
CAR: 3.24
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 58%
Over 6.5: 44%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 43% • FLA at home vs CAR: 4-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-16 | CAR 9 - 1 FLA | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-12-23 | CAR 2 - 5 FLA | FLA | CAR |
| 2025-12-19 | FLA 4 - 3 CAR | FLA | CAR |
| 2025-05-28 | CAR 3 - 5 FLA | FLA | CAR |
| 2025-05-26 | FLA 0 - 3 CAR | CAR | CAR |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FLA | 18 | 0 | 0.94 |
| 1 | CAR | 13 | 0 | 0.60 |
| 2 | FLA | 14 | 0 | 1.06 |
| 2 | CAR | 18 | 0 | 0.91 |
| 3 | FLA | 20 | 2 | 1.76 |
| 3 | CAR | 11 | 3 | 1.98 |
| 4 | FLA | 3 | 0 | 0.25 |
| 4 | CAR | 3 | 1 | 0.42 |
| 5 | FLA | 4 | 2 | 1.79 |
| 5 | CAR | 4 | 1 | 1.11 |
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: 60.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.1
Score Breakdown
Florida Panthers 4 - 3 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 2.8 - 3.2
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