Columbus Blue Jackets at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions
2026-12-03 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets @ 7:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CAR: 71.8%
CBJ: 28.2%
Expected Goals
CAR: 3.85
CBJ: 2.48
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 46%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CAR
Pyotr Kochetkov - 10-1-0 | 0.922 SV% | 1.64 GAA
CBJ
Jet Greaves - 2-6-0 | 0.880 SV% | 3.36 GAA
| Stat | CAR | CBJ |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.899 | 0.909 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.946 | 0.885 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.923 | 0.889 |
| GAA | 2.33 | 2.62 |
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: 55% • CAR at home vs CBJ: 9-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | CAR 3 - 2 CBJ | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-04-02 | CAR 5 - 1 CBJ | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-03-31 | CBJ 2 - 5 CAR | CAR | CBJ |
| 2026-03-17 | CBJ 5 - 1 CAR | CBJ | CAR |
| 2025-12-09 | CAR 4 - 1 CBJ | CAR | CAR |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-03 at 7:00 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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