Carolina Hurricanes at Vegas Golden Knights NHL Predictions
2026-06-06 • T-Mobile Arena
Vegas Golden Knights 5 - 4 Carolina Hurricanes (OT)
🚨 Upset Win (52% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
VGK: 47.5%
CAR: 52.5%
Expected Goals
VGK: 2.90
CAR: 3.16
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 58%
Over 6.5: 46%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 58% • VGK at home vs CAR: 2-4
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-14 | VGK 0 - 3 CAR | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-06-11 | CAR 4 - 2 VGK | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-06-09 | VGK 3 - 5 CAR | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-06-06 | VGK 5 - 4 CAR | VGK | CAR |
| 2026-06-04 | CAR 4 - 3 VGK | CAR | CAR |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VGK | 10 | 0 | 0.20 |
| 1 | CAR | 13 | 0 | 0.61 |
| 2 | VGK | 20 | 2 | 1.47 |
| 2 | CAR | 11 | 0 | 0.57 |
| 3 | VGK | 14 | 0 | 1.10 |
| 3 | CAR | 19 | 1 | 1.56 |
| 4 | VGK | 10 | 0 | 0.48 |
| 4 | CAR | 11 | 0 | 0.48 |
| 5 | VGK | 4 | 0 | 0.08 |
| 5 | CAR | 3 | 0 | 0.01 |
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
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 52.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 6.1
Score Breakdown
Vegas Golden Knights 5 - 4 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 2.9 - 3.2
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