- Matchup: Carolina Hurricanes vs Edmonton Oilers
- Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
- Venue: Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB
- Broadcast: Sportsnet
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The Edmonton Oilers (30-24-8) are set to face the Carolina Hurricanes (39-16-6) at Rogers Place this Friday.
The Carolina Hurricanes recently celebrated a 6-4 win against the Vancouver Canucks, showcasing a strong offensive performance. In that match, they capitalized on 6 goals from 33 total shots on goal. Additionally, they scored twice on three power play opportunities and accumulated 10 penalty minutes.
This season, opposing teams have attempted 170 power plays against the Hurricanes (ranking 22nd in the league) and scored 34 goals during those opportunities. The Hurricanes have faced 1,482 shots, achieving a save percentage of .884. They’ve taken 1,957 shots with a shooting percentage of 10.7%. At even strength, Carolina has allowed 138 goals while scoring 168. With 186 power play chances, they netted 42 goals, giving them a power play percentage of 22.58%. Currently, the Hurricanes sit at 84 points, holding a points percentage of .689 and ranking 4th in goals scored this season with 210, while allowing 172 goals in return.
In goal for Carolina will be Brandon Bussi, who has endured 67 goals scored against him throughout his professional career, maintaining a 2.31 goals-against average. Bussi has participated in 29 games, with a save percentage of .901 across 73 minutes in the net. His career record stands at 25-3-1 with 17 quality starts, achieving a quality start percentage of .586. He has faced 680 shots, registering 613 saves.
Edmonton, in their last encounter, emerged victorious against the Senators with a close score of 5-4. They achieved 2 goals from 3 power play opportunities and secured 5 goals from a total of 37 shots.
The Oilers have taken 1,866 shots this season (ranking 3rd in professional hockey) and boast an impressive shooting percentage of 11.79%, while surrendering 1,672 shots. Their penalty kill is effective at 76.74% against 172 power play attempts, and they hold a save percentage of 87.6%. With 170 power play opportunities, they achieve a 32.94% success rate. Even strength has seen the Oilers score 164 goals and 56 power play goals (ranking 1st in the NHL), while 207 goals have been scored against them, split between 167 at even strength and 40 while shorthanded. For the season, the Edmonton Oilers have accumulated 220 goals and 68 points, giving them a points percentage of .548.
On the other side, Tristan Jarry is expected to guard the net for Edmonton. His career record stands at 167-104-33 with 319 games played. Jarry’s quality start rate sits at 58.0%, with 177 quality starts made throughout his career. With 8,181 saves out of 9,012 shots faced, he holds a save percentage of .908, allowing an average of 2.72 goals per game. Overall, he has given up 831 goals during his tenure, starting 305 games and logging 15,589 minutes on the ice.
Which team will triumph in tonight’s NHL showdown against the spread or the moneyline?
Prediction: Back Edmonton
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