NHL · Friday, 30 October, MSK
Carolina Hurricanes — Columbus Blue Jackets
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Preliminary forecast: the match is more than a week away. Closer to it the model takes in fresh form, injuries and line-ups, and the numbers may move.
In short
Carolina Hurricanes are clear favourites: 66% to win including overtime and shootout.
5.7 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (6.0).
Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 57%.
Why
- Carolina Hurricanes are more dangerous in attack: 3.3 expected goals against 2.4.
Facts
- League table: Carolina Hurricanes — No. 1, 13 pts; Columbus Blue Jackets — No. 26, 4 pts. A gap of 9 pts.
- Carolina Hurricanes: 5 wins in a row.
- Last 5 meetings: Carolina Hurricanes 4 wins, Columbus Blue Jackets 1.
Probabilities
| Expected goals: Carolina Hurricanes — Columbus Blue Jackets | 3.3–2.4 | |
| Carolina Hurricanes to win (incl. OT and shootout) | 66% | |
| Columbus Blue Jackets to win (incl. OT and shootout) | 34% | |
| Total over 5.5 (regulation) | 57% | |
| Total under 5.5 (regulation) | 43% |
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Form
- 14.10Washington Capitals4:2
- 12.10away · Philadelphia Flyers4:1
- 11.10away · Chicago Blackhawks5:2
- 09.10Vancouver Canucks7:2
- 07.10away · Montreal Canadiens6:4
- 14.10Florida Panthers3:7
- 11.10away · St. Louis Blues3:5
- 10.10Pittsburgh Penguins3:2 SO
- 04.10Utah Mammoth1:4
- 02.10Buffalo Sabres6:3
Head to head
- 03.04.2026Carolina Hurricanes — Columbus Blue Jackets5:1
- 01.04.2026Columbus Blue Jackets — Carolina Hurricanes2:5
- 18.03.2026Columbus Blue Jackets — Carolina Hurricanes5:1
- 10.12.2025Carolina Hurricanes — Columbus Blue Jackets4:1
- 24.01.2025Carolina Hurricanes — Columbus Blue Jackets7:4
Table
| # | Team | P | W | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Playoffs: top 3 in each division | Carolina Hurricanes | 8 | 6 | +12 | 13 |
| 2, Playoffs: top 3 in each division | New York Rangers | 8 | 6 | +13 | 12 |
| 25 | Dallas Stars | 6 | 2 | +2 | 5 |
| 26 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 5 | 2 | -5 | 4 |
| 27 | Detroit Red Wings | 6 | 1 | -6 | 4 |
NHL on the same day
- Pittsburgh PenguinsUtah Mammothpreliminary49512The model's most likely outcome: 223%Model's score: 2:56.0
- Tampa Bay LightningWinnipeg Jetspreliminary60401The model's most likely outcome: 123%Model's score: 4:15.3
- Detroit Red WingsChicago Blackhawkspreliminary61391The model's most likely outcome: 123%Model's score: 4:15.3
- Dallas StarsMontreal Canadienspreliminary57431The model's most likely outcome: 123%Model's score: 4:15.3
- Minnesota WildNew York Islanderspreliminary56441The model's most likely outcome: 123%Model's score: 4:15.3
- Nashville PredatorsWashington Capitalspreliminary52481The model's most likely outcome: 123%Model's score: 5:25.7
- St. Louis BluesBoston Bruinspreliminary52481The model's most likely outcome: 124%Model's score: 4:15.3
- Anaheim DucksBuffalo Sabrespreliminary46542The model's most likely outcome: 223%Model's score: 2:56.0
This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 53% will not happen in roughly 47 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →