Carolina Hurricanes at Edmonton Oilers
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Edmonton Oilers on Mar 06, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 6, Edmonton Oilers 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 06, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Place |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 6 |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 3 | 0 | 22:33 | 0.00 | 2.39 |
| 2nd | Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:15 | 0.26 | 2.01 |
| 3rd | Zach Hyman | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 19:53 | 0.44 | 1.65 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Edmonton Oilers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:43 | EDM | Zach Hyman | Connor McDavid, Mattias Ekholm | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 11:20 | CAR | Shayne Gostisbehere | Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 12:06 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | — | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 01:37 | CAR | Jordan Martinook | Nikolaj Ehlers, K'Andre Miller | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 03:20 | EDM | Vasily Podkolzin | — | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 07:32 | CAR | Jackson Blake | K'Andre Miller, Taylor Hall | 5v6 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 11:43 | EDM | Zach Hyman | Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard | 5v4 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 18:39 | CAR | Jordan Staal | K'Andre Miller, Frederik Andersen | 6v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 19:31 | CAR | Jackson Blake | Logan Stankoven, Sean Walker | 5v5 | 6–3 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 16 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.73 | 2.15 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 64.8% | 35.2% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 43.6% | 56.4% |
| Hits | 15 | 27 |
| Blocks | 9 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 2 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 22:33 | 0.00 | 2.39 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:15 | 0.26 | 2.01 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:24 | 0.53 | 1.58 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:11 | 0.44 | 1.38 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14:02 | 0.17 | 1.30 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:47 | 0.14 | 1.27 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4:01 | 0.08 | 0.99 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:08 | 0.23 | 0.90 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:11 | 0.24 | 0.87 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:33 | 0.26 | 0.69 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:01 | 0.03 | 0.50 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:41 | 0.24 | 0.49 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:27 | 0.25 | 0.46 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:28 | 0.21 | 0.43 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:54 | 0.02 | 0.36 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:06 | 0.24 | 0.36 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:25 | 0.17 | 0.08 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:43 | 0.09 | -0.02 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Hyman | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19:53 | 0.44 | 1.65 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:05 | 0.18 | 1.27 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:23 | 0.10 | 1.18 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:32 | 0.26 | 1.09 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:19 | 0.15 | 0.90 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:27 | 0.08 | 0.82 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:42 | 0.05 | 0.66 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:43 | 0.00 | 0.47 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:09 | 0.22 | -0.07 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:30 | 0.08 | -0.17 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:43 | 0.34 | -0.49 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:32 | 0.12 | -0.52 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:23 | 0.00 | -0.57 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:38 | 0.08 | -0.61 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:30 | 0.01 | -0.63 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:32 | 0.02 | -0.75 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:12 | 0.01 | -1.12 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:55 | 0.03 | -1.24 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 13 | 16 | 81.2% | -0.87 | W |
| Tristan Jarry | Edmonton Oilers | 26 | 31 | 83.9% | -2.07 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6–3 on Mar 06, 2026.
Edmonton Oilers generated 2.15 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 3.73 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
K'Andre Miller led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.39 on 3 assists.
Frederik Andersen stopped 13 of 16, worth -0.87 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Edmonton Oilers game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Edmonton Oilers 6–3 on Mar 06, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 6, Edmonton Oilers 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — K'Andre Miller led all skaters at 2.39, on 0G, 3A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Edmonton Oilers generated 2.15 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.73, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 32 shots on goal and Edmonton Oilers put 16. High-danger chances went 10 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Frederik Andersen stopped 13 of 16 (-0.87 goals saved above expected); Tristan Jarry stopped 26 of 31 (-2.07 goals saved above expected).