Carolina Hurricanes at Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Predictions
2025-12-30 • PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh Penguins 5 - 1 Carolina Hurricanes
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
PIT: 60.5%
CAR: 39.5%
Expected Goals
PIT: 3.55
CAR: 2.96
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 63%
Over 6.5: 46%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
PIT
Stuart Skinner - 19-12-5 | 0.890 SV% | 2.79 GAA
CAR
Brandon Bussi - 23-3-1 | 0.906 SV% | 2.16 GAA
| Stat | PIT | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.888 | 0.901 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.863 | 0.915 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.938 | — |
| GAA | 2.91 | 2.33 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 88% • PIT at home vs CAR: 3-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | PIT 5 - 1 CAR | PIT | PIT |
| 2025-01-05 | CAR 4 - 3 PIT | CAR | CAR |
| 2024-11-07 | CAR 5 - 1 PIT | CAR | CAR |
| 2024-10-18 | PIT 1 - 4 CAR | CAR | PIT |
| 2024-03-26 | PIT 4 - 1 CAR | PIT | PIT |
⚡ In-Game Win Probability
Goals
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17:12 | PIT | Goal |
| 1 | 16:07 | PIT | Goal |
| 1 | 03:46 | PIT | Goal |
| 2 | 18:25 | PIT | Goal |
| 2 | 18:08 | PIT | Goal |
| 2 | 15:08 | PIT | Goal |
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 60.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 6.5
Score Breakdown
Pittsburgh Penguins 5 - 1 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 3.5 - 3.0