NHL · Saturday, 3 October, MSK · Lenovo Center

Carolina Hurricanes — Washington Capitals

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Model prediction and result

2:5Missed
Carolina Hurricanes48%
Draw in regulation22%
Washington Capitals30%
Model estimate at MSK, the last one before kick-off

In short

Final score 2:5: the model's most likely outcome, Carolina Hurricanes to win (60% incl. overtime), did not happen. That happens: an outcome at 60% fails in about 40 matches out of 100 on average.

Carolina Hurricanes are favourites: 60% 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 — 55%.

Why

  • Carolina Hurricanes are more dangerous in attack: 3.1 expected goals against 2.6.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Carolina Hurricanes — Washington Capitals3.1–2.6
Carolina Hurricanes to win (incl. OT and shootout)60%
Washington Capitals to win (incl. OT and shootout)40%
Total over 5.5 (regulation)55%
Total under 5.5 (regulation)45%

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Form

Carolina Hurricanes

  • 30.09Florida Panthers0:1 OT
  • 15.06away · Vegas Golden Knights3:0
  • 12.06Vegas Golden Knights4:2
  • 10.06away · Vegas Golden Knights5:3
  • 07.06away · Vegas Golden Knights4:5 OT

Washington Capitals

  • 15.04away · Columbus Blue Jackets2:1
  • 12.04Pittsburgh Penguins3:0
  • 11.04away · Pittsburgh Penguins6:3
  • 09.04away · Toronto Maple Leafs4:0
  • 06.04away · New York Rangers1:8

Head to head

  • 01.02.2026Washington Capitals — Carolina Hurricanes4:3 OT
  • 12.12.2025Washington Capitals — Carolina Hurricanes2:3 SO
  • 12.11.2025Carolina Hurricanes — Washington Capitals1:4
  • 16.05.2025Washington Capitals — Carolina Hurricanes1:3
  • 13.05.2025Carolina Hurricanes — Washington Capitals5:2

Full record: 28 meetings →

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWOTLLGoals+/−Pts
1, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionCarolina Hurricanes751127–17+1011
2, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionNew York Rangers750223–13+1010
15, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conferenceColorado Avalanche530226–17+96
16, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conferenceWashington Capitals530217–14+36
17Nashville Predators522114–1406

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 48% will not happen in roughly 52 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →