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2026-27 Preseason

Los Angeles Kings at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions

2026-02-01 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes 3 - 2 Los Angeles Kings (OT)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CAR: 71.8%
LAK: 28.2%
Expected Goals
CAR: 4.10
LAK: 2.86
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 65%
Over 6.5: 50%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • CAR at home vs LAK: 1-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-02-01CAR 3 - 2 LAKCARCAR
2025-10-18LAK 3 - 4 CARCARCAR
2025-03-22LAK 7 - 2 CARLAKCAR
2025-02-01CAR 2 - 4 LAKLAKCAR
2024-01-15CAR 2 - 5 LAKLAKCAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CAR900.59
1LAK1100.70
2CAR2031.93
2LAK600.61
3CAR1901.42
3LAK800.51
4CAR300.38
4LAK000.00
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 Los Angeles Kings at Carolina Hurricanes

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 71.8%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 7.0
Score Breakdown
Carolina Hurricanes 3 - 2 Los Angeles Kings
Expected: 4.1 - 2.9