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Anaheim Ducks at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions

2026-01-08 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes 5 - 2 Anaheim Ducks

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CAR: 74.3%
ANA: 25.7%
Expected Goals
CAR: 4.19
ANA: 2.41
Total Goals
Median: 6.6
Over 5.5: 64%
Over 6.5: 51%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 83% • CAR at home vs ANA: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-08CAR 5 - 2 ANACARCAR
2025-10-16ANA 1 - 4 CARCARCAR
2025-03-23ANA 2 - 5 CARCARCAR
2025-01-12CAR 2 - 3 ANAANACAR
2024-01-11CAR 6 - 3 ANACARCAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CAR1510.71
1ANA1311.31
2CAR2622.03
2ANA810.94
3CAR1211.02
3ANA800.37
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 Anaheim Ducks at Carolina Hurricanes

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 74.3%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.6
Score Breakdown
Carolina Hurricanes 5 - 2 Anaheim Ducks
Expected: 4.2 - 2.4