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Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Prediction (Dec 17, 2023)

Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals — Dec 17, 2023

Model last updated: Aug 26, 2026 09:31 AM PDT; data source: schedule_predictions.csv

Detailed NHL game prediction for Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Carolina Hurricanes 76.0% Washington Capitals 24.0%
Pregame win probability

Expected goals: Carolina Hurricanes 3.89 — Washington Capitals 3.52 • Median total: 6.0

Expected Goals Comparison

Carolina Hurricanes
3.91
xG/game (Season)
Washington Capitals
3.47
xG/game (Season)