Carolina Hurricanes at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2026-03-17 • Nationwide Arena

Columbus Blue Jackets 5 - 1 Carolina Hurricanes

🚨 Upset Win (58% underdog)

Win Probability

CBJ: 42.5%

CAR: 57.5%

Expected Goals

CBJ: 2.66

CAR: 3.04

Total Goals

Median: 6.7

Over 5.5: 65%

Over 6.5: 51%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • CBJ at home vs CAR: 4-2

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-04-02	CAR 5 - 1 CBJ	CAR	CAR
2026-03-31	CBJ 2 - 5 CAR	CAR	CAR
2026-03-17	CBJ 5 - 1 CAR	CBJ	CAR
2025-12-09	CAR 4 - 1 CBJ	CAR	CAR
2025-01-23	CAR 7 - 4 CBJ	CAR	CAR

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	CBJ	15	1	1.21
1	CAR	11	0	0.57
2	CBJ	12	0	0.84
2	CAR	15	0	0.77
3	CBJ	15	0	0.79
3	CAR	13	0	0.98

Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

Prediction Result

❌ Incorrect

Confidence: 57.5%

Total Goals

Actual: 6.0

Expected: 5.7

Score Breakdown

Columbus Blue Jackets 5 - 1 Carolina Hurricanes

Expected: 2.7 - 3.0