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2026-27 Preseason

New York Rangers at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions

2025-12-29 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes 3 - 2 New York Rangers (OT)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CAR: 74.6%
NYR: 25.4%
Expected Goals
CAR: 3.66
NYR: 2.51
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 58%
Over 6.5: 47%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 59% • CAR at home vs NYR: 4-4
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-02-05NYR 0 - 2 CARCARCAR
2025-12-29CAR 3 - 2 NYRCARCAR
2025-11-26CAR 2 - 4 NYRNYRCAR
2025-11-04NYR 0 - 3 CARCARCAR
2025-04-12CAR 7 - 3 NYRCARCAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CAR2001.43
1NYR600.50
2CAR1611.08
2NYR1431.16
3CAR1710.88
3NYR710.54
4CAR700.63
4NYR000.00
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 New York Rangers at Carolina Hurricanes

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 74.6%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.2
Score Breakdown
Carolina Hurricanes 3 - 2 New York Rangers
Expected: 3.7 - 2.5