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NHL action on Friday includes the Carolina Hurricanes (39-16-6) visiting the Edmonton Oilers (30-24-8) at Rogers Place, starting at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are first in the Eastern Conference (84 points), and the Oilers are seventh in the Western Conference (68 points).
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Hurricanes vs. Oilers: March 6 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta
- Venue: Rogers Place
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.44 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.82 | 6th |
| Shots | 31.9 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.1 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 22.58% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.12% | 13th |
Oilers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.55 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.34 | 25th |
| Shots | 30.1 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.8 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 32.94% | 1st |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.33% | 23rd |
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Hurricanes vs. Oilers Top Players
Hurricanes
- Sebastian Aho has been imperative to Carolina's offense this season, putting up 61 points in 61 games.
- Andrei Svechnikov has 53 points (22 goals, 31 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Nikolaj Ehlers has created 48 points for Carolina in 61 games this season, scoring on 12.5% of his shots and putting up 19 goals and 29 assists.
- In 29 games played this season, Brandon Bussi (25-3-1) has given up 67 goals.
Oilers
- Connor McDavid has totaled 35 goals and 70 assists in 62 games for Edmonton, good for 105 points.
- Leon Draisaitl has scored 90 total points (1.5 per game) this campaign. He has 33 goals and 57 assists.
- Edmonton's Evan Bouchard is among the leaders on the team with 71 total points (18 goals and 53 assists).
- Tristan Jarry is 15-7-2 in 26 games this season, conceding 76 goals (3.2 goals against average) with 614 saves and an .890 save percentage (46th in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Oilers Injury Report
Hurricanes
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out For Season (Hip)
Oilers
Curtis Lazar: Out (Undisclosed),
Mattias Janmark: Out For Season (Undisclosed)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2026 | Red Wings | W 5-2 | Home |
| 3/2/2026 | Kraken | L 2-1 | Away |
| 3/4/2026 | Canucks | W 6-4 | Away |
| 3/6/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 3/7/2026 | Flames | - | Away |
| 3/10/2026 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 3/12/2026 | Blues | - | Home |
Oilers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/26/2026 | Kings | W 8-1 | Away |
| 2/28/2026 | Sharks | L 5-4 | Away |
| 3/3/2026 | Senators | W 5-4 | Home |
| 3/6/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 3/8/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 3/10/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 3/12/2026 | Stars | - | Away |