Detroit Red Wings vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 2/28/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Detroit Red Wings vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

PNC Arena is where the Carolina Hurricanes (37-15-6) will try to beat the Detroit Red Wings (34-19-6) on Saturday.

The Detroit Red Wings were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 2-1 win over the Senators in their previous game. Detroit tallied 13 minutes in the box in this contest. In addition, they had 2 power play opportunities and were able to net 1 goal. The Red Wings offense left a lot to be desired in the win. In the game, they scored on 2 out of the 20 shots they put on net.

When at even strength, the Red Wings let the opposition score 141 goals while notching 131 on the offensive side of the ice. Detroit Red Wings opponents have 154 power play opportunities (28th in the NHL) and have a total of 32 goals in those attempts. In relation to scoring goals, the Detroit Red Wings have accumulated 174 goals (19th in the NHL) on the year and have given up 173. Detroit has tried 1,664 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.5%. For the year, they have recorded 74 points and their points % is .627. The Red Wings have seen 1,634 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .894. Detroit comes into tonight with 184 power play chances and they have scored 43 goals out of those advantages, earning them a percentage of 23.37%.

The man protecting the goal in this game is John Gibson. The opposition has been able to score 1,482 goals against Gibson in his career and his goals against average is 2.79. Gibson has played in 544 games during his NHL career. His save percentage is at .910 in his 26,910 mins in the crease. He has amassed an overall mark of 227-229-65 and he has started in 532 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Gibson has earned 289 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .543. Gibson has seen 16,425 shot attempts taken against him and has recorded 14,943 saves.

The last time they were on the ice, Carolina faced the Lightning in a matchup where the Hurricanes notched a win by a mark of 5-4. They had 2 power play attempts in this matchup and notched 1 out of those attempts. The Hurricanes had 5 goals out of the 33 shots on goal they took.

On the season, the Carolina Hurricanes have notched a total of 198 goals, 80 points, in addition to a points percentage of .690. They have granted a total of 164 goals to be scored by of a combination of 132 goals at even strength and 32 goals while they were shorthanded. The Hurricanes have 159 goals at even strength and 39 goals (11th in the NHL) while having a power play advantage. They have a tally of 178 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 21.91%. Carolina has taken 1,852 shots (2nd in hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.69%, while allowing the opposition 1,416 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 80.25% on their oppositions 162 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 88.4%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Brandon Bussi protecting the goal. Bussi has earned a career mark of 24-3-1 and has been in net for 28 games. Bussi's rate of quality starts is 60.7% and he has made 17 quality starting assignments in his career. He is sitting with 595 saves out of the 658 shots attempted, which gives him a save % of .904. The opposition is averaging 2.25 goals/game and he has allowed 63 goals overall. He has been a starter 28 contests and has played for a total of 71 minutes.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Carolina

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