Carolina Hurricanes at Vegas Golden Knights NHL Predictions
2026-06-09 • T-Mobile Arena
Vegas Golden Knights 3 - 5 Carolina Hurricanes
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
VGK: 48.2%
CAR: 51.8%
Expected Goals
VGK: 2.98
CAR: 3.34
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 61%
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 | 13 | 0 | 0.91 |
| 1 | CAR | 19 | 1 | 1.34 |
| 2 | VGK | 10 | 0 | 0.57 |
| 2 | CAR | 12 | 0 | 0.61 |
| 3 | VGK | 13 | 0 | 0.92 |
| 3 | CAR | 9 | 1 | 1.13 |
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: 51.8%
Total Goals
Actual: 8.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
Vegas Golden Knights 3 - 5 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 3.0 - 3.3
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