Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction (Dec 28, 2026)

Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning — Dec 28, 2026

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

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Pregame win probability: Carolina Hurricanes 51.7% • Tampa Bay Lightning 48.3%

Expected goals: Carolina Hurricanes 1.70 — Tampa Bay Lightning 4.31 • Median total: 5.4