Carolina Hurricanes vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, 3/4/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs Vancouver Canucks

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Location: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC

TV: Sportsnet Pacific

Rogers Arena is the location where the Vancouver Canucks (18-35-7) will play the Carolina Hurricanes (38-16-6) on Wednesday.

The Carolina Hurricanes were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 2-1 defeat to the Kraken in their previous game. Carolina accrued 6 penalty minutes for this matchup. The Hurricanes could have played much better offensively in the defeat. Additionally, they had 1 chance with extra men on the ice but didn't get a goal. For the matchup, they earned a goal on 1 out of the 36 shots they put on net.

Carolina Hurricanes opponents have tallied 166 power play opportunities (22nd in professional hockey) and have notched 32 goals in those attempts. The Hurricanes have had 1,460 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .885. Carolina has attempted 1,924 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.6%. While at even strength, the Hurricanes have allowed the opponent to score 136 goals while scoring 164 of their own. Carolina comes into the game with 183 power play chances and they have notched 40 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 21.86%. For the current season, they have 82 points and their points percentage sits at .683. In regard to scoring goals, the Carolina Hurricanes have racked up 204 goals (5th in the league) over the course of the season and have surrendered 168.

The player between the pipes for this game is Brandon Bussi. Bussi has taken the ice for 28 matchups during his hockey career. He has accumulated a mark of 24-3-1 and he has started in 28 games. Opponents have been able to score 63 goals versus Bussi in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per contest is 2.25. Bussi has seen 658 shots against him and he has 595 saves. His save percentage is at .904 during his 71 mins guarding the cage. Throughout his time in hockey, Bussi has 17 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .607.

In their last game, Vancouver faced the Stars in a matchup where the Canucks took the loss by a final of 6-1. They had 2 power play attempts in this contest but weren't able to score a goal. The Canucks recorded 1 goal of the 14 shots on goal they pursued.

Vancouver has put up 1,597 shots (23rd in pro hockey) and has a shot percentage of 9.33%, while allowing the opposition 1,797 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 70.62% on the other teams 177 power play chances, and their save percentage sits at 87.6%. They have recorded 181 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 17.68%. The Canucks have earned 117 goals at even strength and 32 goals (20th in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have granted a total of 222 goals to be scored by way of 170 goals at even strength and 52 goals while they were shorthanded. On the season, the Vancouver Canucks have earned a total of 149 goals, 43 points, as well as a points percentage of .358.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Kevin Lankinen protecting the goal. Teams are averaging 3.13 goals/game and he has allowed 563 goals altogether. Lankinen's rate of quality starts comes out to 50.0% and he has 90 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has been a starter 180 games and has played 8,714 mins. Lankinen has a career mark of 77-78-26 and has been in goal for 196 games. He has recorded 5,037 stops out of 5,600 shots taken against him, giving him a percentage of .899.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Carolina

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