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2026-27 Preseason

Carolina Hurricanes at Vegas Golden Knights NHL Predictions

2026-12-21 • T-Mobile Arena
Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes @ 7:00 PM PST

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
VGK: 38.3%
CAR: 61.7%
Expected Goals
VGK: 2.53
CAR: 3.93
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 58%
Over 6.5: 46%

🥅 Goalie Matchup

VGK
Adin Hill - 10-9-6 | 0.871 SV% | 3.04 GAA
CAR
Brandon Bussi - 31-6-2 | 0.894 SV% | 2.47 GAA
StatVGKCAR
Season SV%0.8880.901
Last 5 SV%0.8750.887
SV% vs Opponent1.000
GAA2.732.33
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: 58% • VGK at home vs CAR: 2-4
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-06-14VGK 0 - 3 CARCARCAR
2026-06-11CAR 4 - 2 VGKCARCAR
2026-06-09VGK 3 - 5 CARCARCAR
2026-06-06VGK 5 - 4 CARVGKCAR
2026-06-04CAR 4 - 3 VGKCARCAR

🔮 Game Preview

This game is scheduled for 2026-12-21 at 7:00 PM PST.

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