Carolina Hurricanes at Colorado Avalanche NHL Predictions
2026-12-18 • Ball Arena
Colorado Avalanche vs Carolina Hurricanes @ 7:00 PM MST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
COL: 54.1%
CAR: 45.9%
Expected Goals
COL: 3.50
CAR: 3.24
Total Goals
Median: 6.7
Over 5.5: 58%
Over 6.5: 52%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
COL
Mackenzie Blackwood - 8-3-1 | 0.893 SV% | 2.81 GAA
CAR
Pyotr Kochetkov - 10-1-0 | 0.922 SV% | 1.64 GAA
| Stat | COL | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.924 | 0.899 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.893 | 0.946 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | 2.07 | 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: 60% • COL at home vs CAR: 4-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-03 | CAR 3 - 5 COL | COL | CAR |
| 2025-10-23 | COL 4 - 5 CAR | CAR | CAR |
| 2024-12-05 | CAR 5 - 3 COL | CAR | CAR |
| 2024-11-09 | COL 6 - 4 CAR | COL | COL |
| 2024-02-08 | CAR 5 - 2 COL | CAR | CAR |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-18 at 7:00 PM MST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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