Detroit Red Wings at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions

2025-12-27 • Lenovo Center

Carolina Hurricanes 5 - 2 Detroit Red Wings

Win Probability

CAR: 65.3%

DET: 34.7%

Expected Goals

CAR: 3.08

DET: 3.11

Total Goals

Median: 6.3

Over 5.5: 56%

Over 6.5: 45%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 78% • CAR at home vs DET: 5-0

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-02-28	CAR 5 - 2 DET	CAR	CAR
2026-01-12	DET 4 - 3 CAR	DET	CAR
2025-12-27	CAR 5 - 2 DET	CAR	CAR
2025-04-04	DET 5 - 3 CAR	DET	CAR
2025-03-14	CAR 4 - 2 DET	CAR	CAR

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	CAR	22	0	1.41
1	DET	10	1	1.28
2	CAR	25	0	1.68
2	DET	8	0	0.29
3	CAR	12	3	2.28
3	DET	15	0	1.15

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: 65.3%

Total Goals

Actual: 7.0

Expected: 6.2

Score Breakdown

Carolina Hurricanes 5 - 2 Detroit Red Wings

Expected: 3.1 - 3.1