Carolina Hurricanes vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 3/7/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs Calgary Flames

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

The Calgary Flames (24-29-7) will go up against the Carolina Hurricanes (39-16-6) at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday.

The Carolina Hurricanes were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 6-4 win against the Canucks in their previous game. The Hurricanes had a good offensive outing in the win. For the game, they finished 6 of the 33 shots they tried. Furthermore, they had 3 attempts on the power play and scored 2 goals. Carolina tallied 10 minutes in the box in this matchup.

Carolina Hurricanes opponents have recorded 170 power play opportunities (22nd in the league) and have notched 34 goals in those chances. The Hurricanes have had 1,482 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .884. Carolina has attempted 1,957 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 10.7%. When playing at even strength, the Hurricanes have conceded 138 goals while notching 168 on offense. Carolina steps onto the ice with 186 power play chances and they have scored 42 goals out of those chances, giving them a rate of 22.58%. For the year, they have accumulated 84 points and their points percentage is .689. In reference to their scoring, the Carolina Hurricanes have earned 210 goals (4th in the National Hockey League) over the course of the season and have conceded 172.

The player between the pipes for this game is Frederik Andersen. Opponents have racked up 1,349 goals against Andersen in his career and his goals against average per contest is 2.56. Andersen has participated in 541 matchups during his professional hockey career. He has a save percentage of .914 for his 27,461 mins guarding the cage. He has compiled a mark of 316-146-58 and he was named the starter in 527 games. Over the course of his career, Andersen has accounted for 296 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .562. Andersen has seen 15,611 shot attempts taken against him and has recorded 14,262 total saves.

Their last time out, Calgary faced the Stars in an outing where the Flames ended up taking the loss by a score of 6-1. They had 3 attempts on the power play in this matchup but weren't able to notch a goal. The Flames scored 1 goal of the 21 shots on goal they attempted.

This season, the Calgary Flames are sitting with 147 goals, 55 points, in addition to a points percentage of .458. They have permitted 178 goals to be scored by way of 147 goals at even strength and 31 goals while they were shorthanded. The Flames are sitting with 118 goals at even strength and 29 goals (29th in professional hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have recorded 180 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 16.11%. Calgary has attempted 1,737 shots (14th in the NHL) and has earned a shooting percentage of 8.46%, while allowing the opposition 1,763 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 82.39% on their opponents 176 power play tries, and their save percentage comes in at 89.9%.

Across the ice you will find Dustin Wolf between the pipes. Wolf has accrued a career record of 54-46-12 and has participated in 115 games. Wolf's rate of quality starts comes out to 52.7% and he has 59 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He has tallied 2,915 stops out of the 3,227 shots taken against him, giving him a rate of .903. His opponents are averaging 2.79 goals per game and he has surrendered 312 goals in total. He has started in 112 contests and has played 3,865 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Carolina

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