Carolina Hurricanes v Edmonton Oilers: what the numbers say
Carolina Hurricanes meet Edmonton Oilers at Lenovo Center, Sunday 5:00am (NHL). Carolina Hurricanes have won 16 of the 30 meetings with Edmonton Oilers since 2010.
The big picture
Carolina Hurricanes come in 1st on the ladder; Edmonton Oilers are 3rd. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Carolina Hurricanes are 16–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 4 goals for and 2.5 against.
Edmonton Oilers are 15–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 4 goals for and 2.8 against.
Form
Carolina Hurricanes have won four of their last five and most recently beat New York Islanders 5–3.
Edmonton Oilers have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Anaheim Ducks 4–5.
Head to head
These sides have met 30 times on our records since 2010: Carolina Hurricanes 16, Edmonton Oilers 14.
Last time out (2026-27), Edmonton Oilers won 6–5 at Rogers Place.
Biggest margin between these two: Carolina Hurricanes by 6 goals in 2010-11 (7–1).
Players to watch
For Carolina Hurricanes, watch Logan Stankoven (0.7 goals a game, 7 assists in 2026-27) and Sebastian Aho (0.5 goals a game, 16 assists in 2026-27).
For Edmonton Oilers, watch Leon Draisaitl (0.8 goals a game, 19 assists in 2026-27) and Connor McDavid (0.6 goals a game, 36 assists in 2026-27).
At Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes have won 13 of their last 17 at Lenovo Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Carolina Hurricanes have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
