Detroit Red Wings vs Carolina Hurricanes Picks and Prediction, Saturday, February 28, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Detroit Red Wings face the Carolina Hurricanes with both teams looking to build on impressive seasons. The Red Wings are 34-19-6 and have the second-best record in the Atlantic Division. The Hurricanes have a 37-15-6 record, and with a four-game winning streak, they have the best record in the Metropolitan Division. Who will win this game? Check out our Red Wings vs Hurricanes prediction!
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Detroit is led by a great defense
The Red Wings are having a great season despite their offense struggling and scoring only 2.95 goals per game. Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, and Alex DeBrincat have scored 77 goals and 93 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only four skaters have 10 goals or more, and opponents can limit the top-heavy offense as a result.
The offense has struggled but the defense has carried them, allowing only 2.93 goals per game with only five goals in the last three games. Moritz Seider and Simon Edvinsson have combined for 8.5 defensive point shares while Ben Chiarot and Jacob Bernard-Docker have combined for 5.4 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. Moreover, goaltender John Gibson is putting together a remarkable season and has been great lately, allowing only four goals in his last three starts.
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Key injury report for Red Wings
- No key injuries to report.
Hurricanes are led by a great offense
The Hurricanes are having a great season with their offense leading the way, scoring 3.41 goals per game with five goals in their last game. Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov have scored 42 goals and 67 assists while Seth Jarvis and Nikolaj Ehlers have combined for 41 goals and 48 assists to allow the Hurricanes to come at teams in waves with their forward unit.
The offense has been great but the defense has also stepped up, allowing only 2.83 goals per game, including only nine goals in the last four games. Jalen Chatfield and Alexander Nikishin have combined for 6.6 defensive point shares while Shayne Gostisbehere and K’Andre Miller have combined for 4.8 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Brandon Bussi has been great in his latest starts, allowing only four in his last two.
Key injury report for Hurricanes
- No key injuries to report.
Red Wings vs Hurricanes Pick
Money Line Pick For Red Wings vs Hurricanes
- Hurricanes (-170) (4 units)
This will be a great game between two of the best teams in the NHL. The Red Wings look to pull off the upset but the Hurricanes have picked up where they left off and they look to dominate this game on their home ice. The Hurricanes look to build off a five-goal game and constantly find the back of the net with Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Hurricanes, who allow only 2.83 goals per game, should limit the Red Wings offense with Jalen Chatfield, Alexander Nikishin, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shooting lanes, allowing goaltender Brandon Bussi to make plenty of big saves. The Hurricanes should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice.
Take the Hurricanes money line as home Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Red Wings vs Hurricanes
- Under 6 (5 Units)
The Red Wing and Hurricanes have great defenses that look to make this game a low-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Red Wings, who allow only 2.93 goals per game, should limit the Hurricanes offense with Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Brandon Bussi to make plenty of big saves. The Hurricanes, who have allowed only nine goals in their last four games, should eliminate and potentially shut out the Red Wings, who have scored only 2.95 goals per game, with K’Andre Miller, Jalen Chatfield, Alexander Nikishin, and the rest of the defensive unit forcing turnovers in all three zones while goaltender Brandon Bussi, who has allowed only four goals in his last two starts, blanks the shots on the net. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game controlled by both defenses.
Take the Under on 6 goals.
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