🏒 NHLForecasts.com
Data-Driven NHL Predictions & Analytics
2026-27 Preseason

Carolina Hurricanes at New York Islanders NHL Predictions

2026-04-14 • UBS Arena
New York Islanders 1 - 2 Carolina Hurricanes
🚨 Upset Loss (57% underdog)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
NYI: 57.2%
CAR: 42.8%
Expected Goals
NYI: 2.76
CAR: 3.06
Total Goals
Median: 6.8
Over 5.5: 68%
Over 6.5: 53%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 62% • NYI at home vs CAR: 3-4
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-14NYI 1 - 2 CARCARNYI
2026-04-04CAR 4 - 3 NYICARCAR
2025-10-30CAR 6 - 2 NYICARCAR
2025-03-30CAR 6 - 4 NYICARCAR
2025-01-25NYI 3 - 2 CARNYICAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1NYI1000.46
1CAR1311.22
2NYI1011.17
2CAR1400.83
3NYI1900.90
3CAR910.72
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

🎯 Shot Chart

Shot chart for Carolina Hurricanes at New York Islanders

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 57.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 3.0
Expected: 5.8
Score Breakdown
New York Islanders 1 - 2 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 2.8 - 3.1