Carolina Hurricanes at Detroit Red Wings NHL Predictions

2026-12-31 • Little Caesars Arena

Detroit Red Wings vs Carolina Hurricanes @ 2:00 PM EST

Win Probability

DET: 49.3%

CAR: 50.7%

Expected Goals

DET: 3.12

CAR: 3.16

Total Goals

Median: 6.3

Over 5.5: 60%

Over 6.5: 48%

DET

John Gibson - 4-5-1 | 0.860 SV% | 3.46 GAA

CAR

Pyotr Kochetkov - 10-1-0 | 0.922 SV% | 1.64 GAA

Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.

Model accuracy in this matchup: 60% • DET at home vs CAR: 4-3

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-02-28	CAR 5 - 2 DET	CAR	CAR
2026-01-12	DET 4 - 3 CAR	DET	CAR
2025-12-27	CAR 5 - 2 DET	CAR	CAR
2025-04-04	DET 5 - 3 CAR	DET	CAR
2025-03-14	CAR 4 - 2 DET	CAR	CAR

This game is scheduled for 2026-12-31 at 2:00 PM EST.

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