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2026-27 Preseason

Carolina Hurricanes at Washington Capitals NHL Predictions

2027-03-03 • Capital One Arena
Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes @ 7:00 PM EST

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
WSH: 33.7%
CAR: 66.3%
Expected Goals
WSH: 1.19
CAR: 4.69
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 55%
Over 6.5: 41%

🥅 Goalie Matchup

WSH
Logan Thompson - 31-21-6 | 0.912 SV% | 2.44 GAA
CAR
Brandon Bussi - 31-6-2 | 0.894 SV% | 2.47 GAA
StatWSHCAR
Season SV%0.9130.901
Last 5 SV%0.9120.887
SV% vs Opponent0.9570.920
GAA2.392.33
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: 69% • WSH at home vs CAR: 5-4
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-31WSH 4 - 3 CARWSHCAR
2025-12-11WSH 2 - 3 CARCARCAR
2025-11-11CAR 1 - 4 WSHWSHCAR
2025-05-15WSH 1 - 3 CARCARCAR
2025-05-12CAR 5 - 2 WSHCARCAR

🔮 Game Preview

This game is scheduled for 2027-03-03 at 7:00 PM EST.

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