Ottawa Senators at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions
2026-04-20 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes 3 - 2 Ottawa Senators (OT)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CAR: 63.0%
OTT: 37.0%
Expected Goals
CAR: 3.34
OTT: 2.89
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 43%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 92% • CAR at home vs OTT: 5-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-25 | OTT 2 - 4 CAR | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-04-23 | OTT 1 - 2 CAR | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-04-20 | CAR 3 - 2 OTT | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-04-18 | CAR 2 - 0 OTT | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-04-05 | OTT 6 - 3 CAR | OTT | OTT |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAR | 17 | 1 | 1.38 |
| 1 | OTT | 21 | 0 | 0.84 |
| 2 | CAR | 27 | 0 | 1.38 |
| 2 | OTT | 9 | 0 | 0.63 |
| 3 | CAR | 13 | 1 | 0.94 |
| 3 | OTT | 16 | 0 | 1.03 |
| 4 | CAR | 15 | 0 | 0.57 |
| 4 | OTT | 13 | 3 | 1.42 |
| 5 | CAR | 11 | 1 | 0.85 |
| 5 | OTT | 11 | 2 | 0.60 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 63.0%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.2
Score Breakdown
Carolina Hurricanes 3 - 2 Ottawa Senators
Expected: 3.3 - 2.9
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