Carolina Hurricanes at Utah Hockey Club NHL Predictions
2026-12-17 • Delta Center
Utah Hockey Club vs Carolina Hurricanes @ 7:00 PM MST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
UTA: 38.2%
CAR: 61.8%
Expected Goals
UTA: 2.10
CAR: 4.22
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 56%
Over 6.5: 46%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
UTA
Karel Vejmelka - 38-20-3 | 0.896 SV% | 2.75 GAA
CAR
Brandon Bussi - 31-6-2 | 0.894 SV% | 2.47 GAA
| Stat | UTA | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.895 | 0.901 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.881 | 0.887 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.869 | 0.840 |
| GAA | 2.68 | 2.33 |
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: 50% • UTA at home vs CAR: 1-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-11 | UTA 1 - 4 CAR | CAR | UTA |
| 2026-01-29 | CAR 5 - 4 UTA | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-02-08 | CAR 7 - 3 UTA | CAR | CAR |
| 2024-11-13 | UTA 4 - 1 CAR | UTA | CAR |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-17 at 7:00 PM MST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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