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2026-27 Preseason

Vancouver Canucks at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions

2026-10-08 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes vs Vancouver Canucks @ 7:00 PM EDT

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CAR: 51.5%
VAN: 48.5%
Expected Goals
CAR: 3.44
VAN: 3.38
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 50%

🥅 Goalie Matchup

CAR
Brandon Bussi - 31-6-2 | 0.894 SV% | 2.47 GAA
VAN
Kevin Lankinen - 11-27-5 | 0.875 SV% | 3.70 GAA
StatCARVAN
Season SV%0.9010.885
Last 5 SV%0.8870.872
SV% vs Opponent0.8180.867
GAA2.333.41
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • CAR at home vs VAN: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-04VAN 4 - 6 CARCARCAR
2025-11-14CAR 4 - 3 VANCARCAR
2025-01-10CAR 2 - 0 VANCARCAR
2024-10-28VAN 3 - 4 CARCARCAR
2024-02-06CAR 2 - 3 VANVANCAR

🔮 Game Preview

This game is scheduled for 2026-10-08 at 7:00 PM EDT.

Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.