Carolina Hurricanes at Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Predictions
2026-03-14 • Benchmark International Arena
Tampa Bay Lightning 2 - 4 Carolina Hurricanes
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
TBL: 45.6%
CAR: 54.4%
Expected Goals
TBL: 3.07
CAR: 3.22
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 58%
Over 6.5: 45%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 56% • TBL at home vs CAR: 3-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-14 | TBL 2 - 4 CAR | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-02-26 | CAR 5 - 4 TBL | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-12-20 | TBL 6 - 4 CAR | TBL | TBL |
| 2025-03-11 | CAR 4 - 1 TBL | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-01-07 | TBL 3 - 2 CAR | TBL | TBL |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBL | 11 | 0 | 0.95 |
| 1 | CAR | 18 | 3 | 2.04 |
| 2 | TBL | 11 | 1 | 1.07 |
| 2 | CAR | 15 | 0 | 0.64 |
| 3 | TBL | 5 | 1 | 0.46 |
| 3 | CAR | 19 | 2 | 1.82 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 54.4%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
Tampa Bay Lightning 2 - 4 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 3.1 - 3.2
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