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2026-27 Preseason

Pittsburgh Penguins at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions

2026-03-10 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes 5 - 4 Pittsburgh Penguins (SO)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CAR: 54.0%
PIT: 46.0%
Expected Goals
CAR: 3.54
PIT: 2.90
Total Goals
Median: 7.0
Over 5.5: 68%
Over 6.5: 56%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 73% • CAR at home vs PIT: 6-0
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-22PIT 1 - 5 CARCARPIT
2026-03-18CAR 6 - 5 PITCARCAR
2026-03-10CAR 5 - 4 PITCARCAR
2025-12-30PIT 5 - 1 CARPITPIT
2025-01-05CAR 4 - 3 PITCARCAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CAR2422.07
1PIT1601.26
2CAR1611.42
2PIT2122.20
3CAR2222.36
3PIT1010.64
4CAR300.40
4PIT400.48
5CAR322.04
5PIT310.99
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 Pittsburgh Penguins at Carolina Hurricanes

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 54.0%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 6.4
Score Breakdown
Carolina Hurricanes 5 - 4 Pittsburgh Penguins
Expected: 3.5 - 2.9