Vegas Golden Knights at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions
2027-01-17 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes vs Vegas Golden Knights @ 6:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CAR: 72.8%
VGK: 27.2%
Expected Goals
CAR: 3.89
VGK: 2.45
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 56%
Over 6.5: 49%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CAR
Pyotr Kochetkov - 10-1-0 | 0.922 SV% | 1.64 GAA
VGK
Carter Hart - 5-3-2 | 0.900 SV% | 2.49 GAA
| Stat | CAR | VGK |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.899 | 0.883 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.946 | 0.895 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | 2.33 | 3.18 |
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% • CAR at home vs VGK: 5-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-14 | VGK 0 - 3 CAR | CAR | VGK |
| 2026-06-11 | CAR 4 - 2 VGK | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-06-09 | VGK 3 - 5 CAR | CAR | VGK |
| 2026-06-06 | VGK 5 - 4 CAR | VGK | VGK |
| 2026-06-04 | CAR 4 - 3 VGK | CAR | CAR |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2027-01-17 at 6:00 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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