Carolina Hurricanes vs Edmonton Oilers Picks and Prediction for Thursday October 22 2026
Carolina Hurricanes vs Edmonton Oilers Game Information
The Carolina Hurricanes will travel to Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday night for a matchup against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. The game is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM ET. Carolina comes into Thursday night with a great season, currently 8-2-1 overall, having won four of the last five after a three-goal victory over Vancouver last time out. The Edmonton Oilers stay home Thursday night, 7-1-1 this year, after winning four of the last five, including two in a row. Carolina enters Thursday as a slight -118 road favorite. The Oilers are -102, and the total is 6.5. Stay in the news with our NHL Picks.
Carolina looks for the big road win
The Carolina Hurricanes offense is carrying them this season, averaging 3.82 goals on 34.1 shots. Defensively, Carolina has been elite, giving up 2.46 goals and 22.4 shots, and they have allowed 8 total goals across the last four wins. Sebastian Aho is leading the Carolina offense this season with 14 points, and he is one of three players with a team-high six goals. Jackson Blake and Andrei Svechnikov are both tied for 2nd on the roster with 11 points, and Blake leads the team with 10 assists this season.
Pyotr Kochetkov led the Carolina defense in their last outing, giving up three goals on 17 shots to post an .824 save percentage. Nicolas Deslauriers, Nikolaj Ehlers, and Logan Stankoven led the scoring for Carolina last time out, scoring two goals each.
Key Injury Report for Carolina:
- Taylor Hall (IR) – Nov 7
- Mark Jankowski (Out) – Oct 27
- Jordan Staal (IR) – Dec 3
- Alexander Nikishin (IR-NR) – Nov 1
Edmonton tries to control their ice
The Edmonton Oilers offense has been phenomenal this season, averaging 4.56 goals on 25.2 shots. Defensively, Edmonton has done the work, allowing three goals on 26.6 shots per game. Connor McDavid leads the Edmonton offense this season with 26 points, and he boasts a team-high 20 assists. Evan Bouchard is second on the roster with 18 points. Leon Draisaitl is third on the team with 16 points, and he has busted A-Team high eight goals.
Devon Levi LED Edmonton in their last outing, giving up three goals on 30 shots to post a .900 save percentage in just under 63.5 minutes. Leon Draisaitl led the scoring for Edmonton last time out with two goals on four shots. Evan Bouchard added 1 goal and 1 assist, and Mathieu Joseph chipped in 1 goal.
Key Injury Report for Edmonton:
- Jason Dikcinon (Out0 – Oct 28
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (IR) – Oct 22
- Alex Regula (IR-LT) – Oct 24
- Mtt Savoie (IR-LT) – Nov 24
- Frerik Andersen (IR-NR) – Dec 30
Carolina Hurricanes vs Edmonton Oilers Picks and Prediction
Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -118
Carolina has the defensive structure and aggressive forechecking necessary to create problems for Edmonton throughout Thursday night's matchup. The Hurricanes are particularly effective when they establish possession in the offensive zone and force opponents into mistakes while attempting to move the puck up the ice. Edmonton will look to create scoring opportunities through Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, but Carolina can make things difficult by limiting their space through the neutral zone. Sebastian Aho gives the Hurricanes a dangerous offensive option who can capitalize on defensive breakdowns, while Carolina's depth should allow it to maintain pressure beyond its top scoring line. The Oilers have enough offensive talent to make this a competitive game, but their ability to defend against Carolina's forecheck will be important. Expect the Hurricanes to control enough of the possession battle to secure a road victory.
Pick: Over 6.5
Edmonton's offensive talent makes it difficult to overlook the potential for a high-scoring matchup, especially against a Carolina team that can generate plenty of shots on goal. The Hurricanes will look to maintain pressure in the offensive zone, and their ability to create traffic around the net could lead to several quality scoring opportunities. Edmonton has the speed to counterattack when Carolina commits too many players forward, giving McDavid and Draisaitl opportunities to challenge the Hurricanes in transition. Both teams can create problems on the power play, which could become a major factor if penalties begin to accumulate. Carolina may control stretches of the game, but Edmonton has enough offensive firepower to respond quickly. Look for both teams to contribute offensively in a matchup that finishes above the total.