Carolina Hurricanes at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2026-03-31 • Nationwide Arena

Columbus Blue Jackets 2 - 5 Carolina Hurricanes

Win Probability

CBJ: 48.8%

CAR: 51.2%

Expected Goals

CBJ: 2.53

CAR: 3.34

Total Goals

Median: 6.6

Over 5.5: 68%

Over 6.5: 52%

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	8	0	0.80
1	CAR	18	2	1.20
2	CBJ	16	0	1.38
2	CAR	20	0	1.02
3	CBJ	15	0	0.82
3	CAR	21	3	2.05

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

Prediction Result

✅ Correct

Confidence: 51.2%

Total Goals

Actual: 7.0

Expected: 5.9

Score Breakdown

Columbus Blue Jackets 2 - 5 Carolina Hurricanes

Expected: 2.5 - 3.3