Carolina Hurricanes at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions
2026-03-17 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets 5 - 1 Carolina Hurricanes
🚨 Upset Win (53% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CBJ: 47.2%
CAR: 52.8%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 2.97
CAR: 3.45
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 64%
Over 6.5: 50%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CBJ
Jet Greaves - 26-19-9 | 0.908 SV% | 2.60 GAA
CAR
Brandon Bussi - 31-6-2 | 0.894 SV% | 2.47 GAA
| Stat | CBJ | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.909 | 0.901 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.888 | 0.887 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.913 | 0.899 |
| GAA | 2.62 | 2.33 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
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 |
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 52.8%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 6.4
Score Breakdown
Columbus Blue Jackets 5 - 1 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 3.0 - 3.5
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