Hurricanes vs Oilers Prediction 3/6/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Friday, March 6th at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are 39-16-6 this season after they defeated Vancouver by a score of 6-4 in their last game. Carolina nearly blew a 5-2 lead in the game, but they added an empty net goal to seal the win. The Hurricanes out shot Vancouver by a total of 33-22, won 53.3% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Aho, Ehlers (3), Svechnikov, and Walker, while Bussi stopped 18 out of 22 shots, which was an .818 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, the Hurricanes lost to the Kraken by a score of 2-1, but did beat the Red Wings by a score of 5-2 before that. Carolina has won six of their last seven games and they are currently first in the Metro standings with 84 points. The Hurricanes have scored 3.44 goals per game and they have allowed 2.82 goals against per game, while also going 22.6% on the power play and 80.1% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with 23 goals and 38 assists, while Andrei Svechnikov has added 22 goals and 31 assists. The projected starting goalie for Carolina is Brandon Bussi, who is 25-3-1 with a 2.29 goals against average and a .903 save percentage this season. 

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Edmonton Oilers are 30-24-8 this year after they defeated Ottawa in overtime by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Edmonton trailed 4-2 after the second period, but they tied the game with 1:25 left and got the win in overtime. The Oilers out shot Ottawa by a total of 37-21, won 68.3% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Draisaitl (2), Hyman, Nugent-Hopkins, and Bouchard, while Ingram stopped 17 out of 21 shots, which was an .810 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, the Oilers lost to the Sharks by a score of 5-4, but did beat the Kings by a score of 8-1 before that. The Oilers have lost five of their last seven games and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 68 points. Edmonton has scored 3.55 goals per game and they have allowed 3.34 goals against per game, while also going 32.9% on the power play and 76.7% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with 35 goals and 70 assists, while Leon Draisaitl has added 33 goals and 57 assists. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Tristan Jarry, who is 6-4-1 with a 3.85 goals against average and an .864 save percentage this year. 

Hurricanes vs Oilers Prediction 

Carolina comes into this matchup after winning six of their last seven games and they are running away with the Metro division. The Hurricanes are 16-8-4 on the road this year, while the Oilers are 16-10-4 at home. Edmonton has won two of their last three games, but they have allowed at least four goals in four of their last five. The Oilers have gone over 6.5 goals in 11 straight games, while Carolina has gone over 6.5 goals in three of their last four. Take the over in this one.

David Racey's Pick: Over 6.5