Dallas Stars at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions
2026-01-06 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes 6 - 3 Dallas Stars
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CAR: 73.7%
DAL: 26.3%
Expected Goals
CAR: 3.49
DAL: 2.48
Total Goals
Median: 5.7
Over 5.5: 51%
Over 6.5: 38%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CAR
Brandon Bussi - 31-6-2 | 0.894 SV% | 2.47 GAA
DAL
Jake Oettinger - 35-12-6 | 0.899 SV% | 2.59 GAA
| Stat | CAR | DAL |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.901 | 0.907 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.887 | 0.916 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.895 | 0.837 |
| GAA | 2.33 | 2.57 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • CAR at home vs DAL: 2-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-06 | CAR 6 - 3 DAL | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-10-25 | DAL 3 - 2 CAR | DAL | DAL |
| 2025-01-21 | DAL 1 - 2 CAR | CAR | DAL |
| 2024-11-25 | CAR 6 - 4 DAL | CAR | CAR |
| 2024-02-24 | CAR 1 - 2 DAL | DAL | CAR |
⚡ In-Game Win Probability
Goals
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 07:19 | CAR | Goal |
| 1 | 11:53 | CAR | Goal |
| 1 | 13:32 | CAR | Goal |
| 1 | 18:56 | CAR | Goal |
| 2 | 05:17 | CAR | Goal |
| 2 | 06:59 | CAR | Goal |
| 3 | 00:36 | CAR | Goal |
| 3 | 08:18 | CAR | Goal |
| 3 | 18:11 | CAR | Goal |
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 73.7%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 6.0
Score Breakdown
Carolina Hurricanes 6 - 3 Dallas Stars
Expected: 3.5 - 2.5
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