Carolina Hurricanes vs Boston Bruins prediction
Carolina Hurricanes 2–, Boston Bruins 1
FT
Puck drop 20:00 ET
1X2 odds down 1.721X2 odds up 3.65
Lenovo Center (Raleigh, NC) · USALenovo Center (Raleigh, NC)
Team
1st
2nd
3rd
CAR
1
0
1
BOS
1
0
0
55%Carolina win · 43% in regulationCAR
Overtime or shootout · 23%OT / SO 23%
45%Boston win · 34% in regulationBOS
Chance to win · 43% and 34% in regulation
Kochetkov P.StartedSV 88.4% · GAA 2.40 · 8-2-0
Swayman J.StartedSV 91.8% · GAA 2.30 · 7-1-2
Best tip of the gameBest tip
Handicap
Won
Bruins +2.5
1.30
Confidence72%
All predictions
9 picks graded · Average confidence 63%Full game
- 1X2WonHurricanes1.83Confidence 51%
- Over/UnderLostO4.5odds down 1.33Confidence 70%
- Best tip of the game: HandicapWonBruins +2.51.30Confidence 72%
- Winner (incl. OT)WonHurricanes1.48Confidence 56%
- Double chanceWonHurricanes or drawodds up 1.26Confidence 68%
- Draw no betWonHurricanesodds down 1.49Confidence 58%
- Both teams to score (GG/NG)WonYes1.07Confidence 89%
1st period
- 1st period 1X2LostHurricanesodds down 2.36Confidence 51%
- 1st period Over/UnderWonO1.5odds down 1.75Confidence 55%
How to read the picks
Confidence is the model’s own score for a pick, out of 100. It is not a probability, but picks with higher confidence have won more often. The score details show the model’s probability instead — they are not picks.
Why some of these picks carry a lower confidence: the league is not yet proven in the model’s replay; no record yet for this market in the model’s replay.
Predicted final score
What the picks are derived from. Not a bet.Hurricanes 4–2
Bruins
Total goalsTotal
6
Actual 3
Draw after 60 minDraw
23%
Decided in regulation
Carolina to winTo win
55%
CAR won
Score details
- Correct scoreLost4–2After 60 min2–14%chance
- 1st period correct scoreLost2–01st period1–18%chance
- Highest scoring periodLost3rd periodMost goals1st · 2 goals30%chance
Score breakdown
- After 60 minutes 4-2
- By period 2-0, 0-1, 2-1
- Likeliest 4-2 (4%), 3-2 (3%), 5-3 (2%)
Team stats
Shots & goaltending
Special teams
Possession & hits
Shots & goaltending
Special teams
Possession & hits
Built on 20+ games of full box scores a team — no betting odds in it
Season so far
Season and recent form
Season
Carolina Hurricanes
Boston Bruins
Carolina Hurricanes
Boston Bruins
Season recordCarolina Hurricanes 9-2-2Boston Bruins 9-2-1
Home / road splitCarolina Hurricanes 2-1-1Boston Bruins 4-1-1
StreakCarolina Hurricanes W1Boston Bruins W2
RestCarolina Hurricanes 2 daysBoston Bruins 2 days
Goals forCarolina Hurricanes 3.9Boston Bruins 4.0
Goals againstCarolina Hurricanes 2.5Boston Bruins 2.2
In the standingsCarolina Hurricanes 1stBoston Bruins 2nd
Per game · last 10 each
Goal differential per gameCarolina Hurricanes +2.2Boston Bruins +1.8
Goals forCarolina Hurricanes 4.6Boston Bruins 4.1
Goals againstCarolina Hurricanes 2.4Boston Bruins 2.3
Shots on goalCarolina Hurricanes 35.2Boston Bruins 26.2
Shots againstCarolina Hurricanes 22.7Boston Bruins 27.4
Shooting %Carolina Hurricanes 13.1%Boston Bruins 15.6%
Save %Carolina Hurricanes 89.4%Boston Bruins 92.0%
Power-play %Carolina Hurricanes 25.7%Boston Bruins 18.6%
Penalty kill %Carolina Hurricanes 82.9%Boston Bruins 84.0%
Faceoff %Carolina Hurricanes 50.3%Boston Bruins 54.7%
Penalty minutesCarolina Hurricanes 7.0Boston Bruins 13.4
HitsCarolina Hurricanes 19.6Boston Bruins 20.5
Blocked shotsCarolina Hurricanes 14.1Boston Bruins 11.4
Per game · CAR at home, BOS away
Goal differential per gameCarolina Hurricanes +0.7Boston Bruins +0.8
Goals forCarolina Hurricanes 3.6Boston Bruins 3.3
Goals againstCarolina Hurricanes 2.9Boston Bruins 2.5
Shots on goalCarolina Hurricanes 28.0Boston Bruins 25.1
Shots againstCarolina Hurricanes 22.0Boston Bruins 31.1
Shooting %Carolina Hurricanes 12.9%Boston Bruins 13.1%
Save %Carolina Hurricanes 87.3%Boston Bruins 92.6%
Power-play %Carolina Hurricanes 21.3%Boston Bruins 10.9%
Penalty kill %Carolina Hurricanes 92.9%Boston Bruins 86.8%
Faceoff %Carolina Hurricanes 50.0%Boston Bruins 54.2%
Penalty minutesCarolina Hurricanes 9.5Boston Bruins 13.2
HitsCarolina Hurricanes 33.0Boston Bruins 25.1
Blocked shotsCarolina Hurricanes 17.8Boston Bruins 12.2
Per-game figures from the games with full stats, all competitions.
Head-to-head
Hurricanes 3–2
Bruins
Goals a gameGoals
5.8
CAR 2.8 · BOS 3.0
Over 5.5 goalsOver 5.5
2 of 5
This game’s line
Past 60 minutesOvertime
1 of 5
1 in overtime
- Apr 7, 2026: Carolina Hurricanes 6, Boston Bruins 5, after overtime.
- Nov 17, 2025: Boston Bruins 1, Carolina Hurricanes 3.
- Nov 1, 2025: Boston Bruins 2, Carolina Hurricanes 1.
- Apr 5, 2025: Boston Bruins 5, Carolina Hurricanes 1.
- Mar 6, 2025: Carolina Hurricanes 3, Boston Bruins 2.
Last five games
Hurricanes
3-1-1 - Win, 4–0 at St. Louis Blues, Oct 24. Odds: Blues 3.10, Hurricanes 1.96.
- Overtime loss, 5–6 at Edmonton Oilers, after a shootout, Oct 22. Odds: Oilers 2.70, Hurricanes 2.10.
- Win, 6–3 at Vancouver Canucks, Oct 20. Odds: Canucks 5.00, Hurricanes 1.48.
- Loss, 2–3 at Calgary Flames, Oct 18. Odds: Flames 3.90, Hurricanes 1.67.
- Win, 3–2 at Winnipeg Jets, Oct 17. Odds: Jets 3.55, Hurricanes 1.78.
Bruins
4-0-1 - Win, 6–4 against San Jose Sharks, Oct 24. Odds: Bruins 1.83, Sharks 3.35.
- Win, 6–0 against Nashville Predators, Oct 22. Odds: Bruins 1.91, Predators 3.20.
- Overtime loss, 2–3 at Dallas Stars, after overtime, Oct 20. Odds: Stars 1.86, Bruins 3.40.
- Win, 4–1 at Los Angeles Kings, Oct 17. Odds: Kings 2.07, Bruins 2.92.
- Win, 4–2 at Anaheim Ducks, Oct 16. Odds: Ducks 2.45, Bruins 2.41.
Each side’s last five, every competition — W a win, L a loss, OT a loss after overtime or a shootout. Beside each team, its goals and its 1X2 odds before puck drop; the odds that came in are lit (none after overtime: the draw).
Game timeline
1st period1-1
- 01:01 2 min Carolina Hurricanes: Svechnikov A. Slashing
- 01:31 Goal PPG Boston Bruins: Zacha P. assists: Lindholm E., Pastrnak D. 0-1
- 06:54 2 min Boston Bruins: Jeannot T. Hooking
- 11:33 2 min Carolina Hurricanes: Blake J. Holding
- 13:55 5 min Boston Bruins: Jeannot T. Fighting
- 13:55 5 min Carolina Hurricanes: Deslauriers N. Fighting
- 15:59 2 min Carolina Hurricanes: Blake J. Holding
- 19:08 Goal Carolina Hurricanes: Blake J. assists: Ehlers N. 1-1
2nd period0-0
- 00:45 2 min Boston Bruins: Minten F. Tripping
- 19:24 2 min Boston Bruins: Zadorov N. Tripping
- 19:48 2 min Boston Bruins: Lindholm H. Tripping
3rd period1-0
- 10:19 Goal Carolina Hurricanes: Aho S. assists: Carrier W., Svechnikov A. 2-1
- 15:19 2 min Carolina Hurricanes: Martinook J. Interference
- 17:33 2 min Carolina Hurricanes: Aho S. Tripping
Times are the minutes played in each period. PPG power-play goal, SHG short-handed goal, ENG empty-net goal, PS penalty shot. A shootout is won by one goal on the final score.
Key insights
- In goal: Kochetkov P. for Carolina Hurricanes (8-2-0 in the last 10 starts), Swayman J. for Boston Bruins (7-1-2 in the last 10 starts).
- 3-2 in the last 5 meetings for Carolina Hurricanes.
- −1.0 goals away — Boston Bruins averaged 4.5 at home and 3.5 away this season.
- 4-0-1 in the last five for Boston Bruins.
- Save % gap: Carolina Hurricanes 89.4%, Boston Bruins 92.0% over their recent games.
How the odds moved
| Market | Opening | Now | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2: 1 (CAR) | 1.76 | 1.72 | Shortened |
| 1X2: X (draw) | 4.50 | 4.50 | No change |
| 1X2: 2 (BOS) | 3.60 | 3.65 | Drifted |
| Over/Under line | 5.5 | 5.5 | No change |
| Handicap CAR | −1.5 | −1.5 | No change |
Opening and current odds from the bookmakers we track; the handicap line is shown from the home team’s side.
NHL standings
Regular Season · Eastern Conference
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | P% | GF | GA | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes |
19 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 30 | .789 | 78 | 45 | +33 |
| 2 | Boston Bruins |
18 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 27 | .750 | 68 | 41 | +27 |
| 3 |  Montreal Canadiens |
18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 26 | .722 | 62 | 55 | +7 |
| 4 |  New Jersey Devils |
19 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 26 | .684 | 68 | 55 | +13 |
| 5 |  Tampa Bay Lightning |
17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 24 | .706 | 63 | 53 | +10 |
| 6 |  Ottawa Senators |
19 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 24 | .632 | 60 | 57 | +3 |
| 7 |  Florida Panthers |
19 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 22 | .579 | 60 | 56 | +4 |
| 8 |  New York Rangers |
19 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 21 | .553 | 56 | 55 | +1 |
| 9 |  Washington Capitals |
16 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 20 | .625 | 56 | 53 | +3 |
| 10 |  Buffalo Sabres |
17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 19 | .559 | 50 | 57 | −7 |
| 11 |  New York Islanders |
17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 18 | .529 | 49 | 52 | −3 |
| 12 |  Toronto Maple Leafs |
20 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 18 | .450 | 67 | 70 | −3 |
| 13 |  Detroit Red Wings |
19 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 17 | .447 | 51 | 59 | −8 |
| 14 |  Philadelphia Flyers |
20 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 15 | .375 | 45 | 66 | −21 |
| 15 |  Columbus Blue Jackets |
16 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 14 | .438 | 41 | 51 | −10 |
| 16 |  Pittsburgh Penguins |
18 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 14 | .389 | 58 | 65 | −7 |
- Playoffs
Pts points, on the league’s own system — the table is sorted by them. W/L/OTL wins, regulation losses, overtime and shootout losses · GP played · P% points share · GF/GA goals for and against · +/− difference.
Carolina Hurricanes host Boston Bruins in the NHL on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Who wins after 60 minutes, by how many goals, and how many goals in total — our 1X2, handicap and over/under picks come from one model, and every pick is marked won or lost for everyone to see. The model uses projected goals and shots, the starting goalies, recent form, the standings and the bookmakers’ current odds.