Ottawa Senators at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions
2026-04-18 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes 2 - 0 Ottawa Senators
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CAR: 63.8%
OTT: 36.2%
Expected Goals
CAR: 3.32
OTT: 2.63
Total Goals
Median: 5.9
Over 5.5: 54%
Over 6.5: 40%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CAR
Brandon Bussi - 31-6-2 | 0.894 SV% | 2.47 GAA
OTT
Linus Ullmark - 28-12-8 | 0.891 SV% | 2.73 GAA
| Stat | CAR | OTT |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.901 | 0.881 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.887 | 0.921 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.938 | 0.893 |
| GAA | 2.33 | 2.95 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 69% • CAR at home vs OTT: 5-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-02 | CAR | ||
| 2026-04-30 | CAR | ||
| 2026-04-27 | CAR | ||
| 2026-04-25 | OTT 2 - 4 CAR | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-04-23 | OTT 1 - 2 CAR | CAR | CAR |
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 63.8%
Total Goals
Actual: 2.0
Expected: 5.9
Score Breakdown
Carolina Hurricanes 2 - 0 Ottawa Senators
Expected: 3.3 - 2.6
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