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Carolina Hurricanes vs Calgary Flames prediction

October 18, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET · CAR 9-2-2, CGY 5-6-0

Model prediction

Carolina Hurricanes

55%

win chance · 3.12 xGoals

Calgary Flames

45%

win chance · 2.83 xGoals

Celly's model leans Carolina Hurricanes (55%, including overtime and shootout). Projected score: CAR 3.1, CGY 2.8, about 6.0 total goals.

Total: Under 6.5 at 56% (no market total yet, 6.5 used).

Starting goalies

CAR: Brandon Bussi confirmed

CGY: Devin Cooley confirmed

Starters are usually confirmed in the afternoon of game day.

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