Columbus Blue Jackets at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions

2026-04-02 • Lenovo Center

Carolina Hurricanes 5 - 1 Columbus Blue Jackets

Win Probability

CAR: 71.4%

CBJ: 28.6%

Expected Goals

CAR: 3.51

CBJ: 2.19

Total Goals

Median: 6.6

Over 5.5: 68%

Over 6.5: 51%

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

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	CAR	20	1	0.95
1	CBJ	7	0	0.24
2	CAR	10	0	0.62
2	CBJ	8	1	0.92
3	CAR	7	0	0.41
3	CBJ	10	0	0.53

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: 71.4%

Total Goals

Actual: 6.0

Expected: 5.7

Score Breakdown

Carolina Hurricanes 5 - 1 Columbus Blue Jackets

Expected: 3.5 - 2.2