Hurricanes vs. Flames Prediction & Picks - March 7

The Carolina Hurricanes (40-16-6) go on the road against the Calgary Flames (24-30-7, losers of four in a row) at Scotiabank Saddledome. The matchup on Saturday, March 7 begins at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which team will secure the win in Saturday's hockey action.

Over the past 10 outings for the Flames (3-5-2), their offense has totaled 21 goals while their defense has conceded 27 goals. They have had 26 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored five goals (19.2%).

Hurricanes vs. Flames Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Flames 4, Hurricanes 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Flames (+157)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Flames (+1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

• The Hurricanes have finished 10-6-16 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 40-16-6.
• Carolina has 31 points (14-3-3) in the 20 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the nine games this season the Hurricanes recorded just one goal, they've finished 1-8-0 (two points).
• Carolina has finished 4-3-0 in the seven games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering eight points).
• The Hurricanes have scored at least three goals 45 times, and are 35-4-6 in those games (to record 76 points).
• In the 22 games when Carolina has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 16-5-1 to register 33 points.
• When it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 36-10-4 (76 points).
• The Hurricanes' opponents have had more shots in 10 games. The Hurricanes finished 3-5-2 in those contests (eight points).

Flames Splits and Trends

• The Flames have posted a record of 4-7-11 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 24-30-7.
• Calgary has earned 18 points (7-5-4) in its 16 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Flames registered only one goal in 17 games and they've earned two points (0-15-2) in those contests.
• Calgary has 15 points (7-6-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
• The Flames have scored more than two goals 26 times, earning 37 points from those matchups (17-6-3).
• This season, Calgary has scored a lone power-play goal in 16 games has a record of 6-7-3 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Calgary is 9-13-3 (21 points).
• The Flames have been outshot by opponents 34 times this season, and earned 32 points in those games.

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Hurricanes vs. Flames Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta

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