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Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators Prediction (Apr 18, 2026)

Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators — Apr 18, 2026

Model last updated: Apr 17, 2026 01:21 AM PDT; data source: schedule_predictions.csv

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

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Pregame win probability: Carolina Hurricanes 63.8% • Ottawa Senators 36.2%

Expected goals: Carolina Hurricanes 3.32 — Ottawa Senators 2.63 • Median total: 5.8

Expected Goals Comparison

Carolina Hurricanes
3.89
xG/game (Season)
Ottawa Senators
3.46
xG/game (Season)