Carolina Hurricanes vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, 10/22/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs Edmonton Oilers

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026

Location: Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB

TV: Hurricanes Hockey Network, Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Hurricanes (-109) Oilers (-102)

Rogers Place is the location where the Edmonton Oilers (7-1-1) will go up against the Carolina Hurricanes (8-2-1) on Thursday. The moneyline on this contest has Carolina at -109 while Edmonton is sitting at -102. The over/under has been set at 6.5.

The Carolina Hurricanes came out of this game feeling pretty good about themselves with a 6-3 win over the Canucks in the last game they played. Carolina had 4 mins in the box in this game. The Hurricanes had a good offensive performance in the win. They also had 5 attempts on the power play but weren't able to score. For the game, they were able to notch a goal on 6 of the 44 shots they looked to score on.

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Concerning their goal scoring prowess, the Carolina Hurricanes have accumulated 42 goals (2nd in the National Hockey League) so far this year and have allowed 27. For the season, they have recorded 17 points and their points percentage is sitting at .773. Carolina comes into tonight with 44 power play opportunities and they have notched 10 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 22.73%. While at even strength, the Hurricanes have allowed the opponent to score 23 goals while scoring 32 on offense. Carolina has taken 375 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.2%. The Hurricanes so far have had 246 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .890. Carolina Hurricanes opponents have totaled 37 power play opportunities (3rd in hockey) and have come away with 4 goals in those attempts.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Brandon Bussi. Opponents have tallied 112 goals versus Bussi in his career and his goals against average is 2.55. Bussi has been involved in 44 matchups over the course of his professional hockey career. His save percentage is .893 for his 111 mins guarding the cage. He has compiled an overall record of 33-8-3 and got the start in 44 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Bussi has recorded 25 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .568. Bussi has seen 1,039 shots against him and has amassed 928 saves.

In their last contest, Edmonton faced the Wild in a game where the Oilers took home the win by a score of 4-3. They had 5 chances on the power play in this contest and earned 3 out of those chances. The Oilers recorded 4 goals of the 32 shots on goal they took.

So far this season, the Edmonton Oilers have notched a total of 41 goals, 15 points, as well as a points percentage of .833. They have granted a total of 27 goals to be scored by way of 20 goals at even strength and 7 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Oilers are sitting with 32 goals at even strength and 9 goals (5th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have earned 29 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 31.03%. Edmonton has attempted 227 shots (25th in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 18.06%, while allowing the other team 239 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 74.07% on the other teams 27 power play tries, and their save percentage comes in at 88.7%.

Across the ice you will find Devon Levi in net. Levi has accrued a career record of 22-18-2 and has participated in 45 contests. Levi's quality start percentage is 52.4% and he has made 22 quality starts in his pro career. He has recorded 1,175 stops out of the 1,313 shots taken against him, giving him a save percentage of .895. The opposition is averaging 3.29 goals per contest and he has surrendered 138 goals altogether. He has been a starter 42 games and has racked up 106 mins.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Carolina (-109)

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