Columbus Blue Jackets at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions
2026-04-02 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes 5 - 1 Columbus Blue Jackets
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CAR: 69.9%
CBJ: 30.1%
Expected Goals
CAR: 3.64
CBJ: 2.29
Total Goals
Median: 5.2
Over 5.5: 41%
Over 6.5: 27%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CAR
Brandon Bussi - 31-6-2 | 0.894 SV% | 2.47 GAA
CBJ
Jet Greaves - 26-19-9 | 0.908 SV% | 2.60 GAA
| Stat | CAR | CBJ |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.901 | 0.909 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.887 | 0.888 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.899 | 0.913 |
| GAA | 2.33 | 2.62 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • CAR at home vs CBJ: 6-0
| 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
✅ Correct
Confidence: 69.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 5.9
Score Breakdown
Carolina Hurricanes 5 - 1 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 3.6 - 2.3
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