NHL · Friday, 30 October, MSK

Carolina Hurricanes — Columbus Blue Jackets

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Model prediction for 30 October

Carolina Hurricanes53%
Draw in regulation22%
Columbus Blue Jackets25%
Model estimate at MSK

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.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Carolina Hurricanes — Columbus Blue Jackets3.3–2.4
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

Carolina Hurricanes

  • 14.10Washington Capitals4:2
  • 12.10away · Philadelphia Flyers4:1
  • 11.10away · Chicago Blackhawks5:2
  • 09.10Vancouver Canucks7:2
  • 07.10away · Montreal Canadiens6:4

Columbus Blue Jackets

  • 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

Full record: 30 meetings →

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWOTLLGoals+/−Pts
1, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionCarolina Hurricanes861131–19+1213
2, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionNew York Rangers860227–14+1312
25Dallas Stars621313–11+25
26Columbus Blue Jackets520316–21-54
27Detroit Red Wings612314–20-64

Season 2026/27 · 2 points for a win, 1 for an overtime or shootout loss

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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 →