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Dallas Stars at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions

2026-01-06 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes 6 - 3 Dallas Stars

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CAR: 73.9%
DAL: 26.1%
Expected Goals
CAR: 5.30
DAL: 2.85
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 56%
Over 6.5: 45%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • CAR at home vs DAL: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-06CAR 6 - 3 DALCARCAR
2025-10-25DAL 3 - 2 CARDALDAL
2025-01-21DAL 1 - 2 CARCARCAR
2024-11-25CAR 6 - 4 DALCARCAR
2024-02-24CAR 1 - 2 DALDALCAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CAR2011.52
1DAL1521.83
2CAR1701.12
2DAL1110.76
3CAR1731.65
3DAL1321.48
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 Dallas Stars at Carolina Hurricanes

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 73.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 8.2
Score Breakdown
Carolina Hurricanes 6 - 3 Dallas Stars
Expected: 5.3 - 2.8