NHL Prop Bets: Calgary Flames vs Carolina Hurricanes (March 7, 2026)
The Carolina Hurricanes (40-16-6) face the Calgary Flames (24-30-7) at Scotiabank Saddledome. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Saturday's matchup. The Hurricanes are favored to win at -170. They're currently +150 to cover the -1.5 puck line while the Flames are -180 to cover the +1.5 puck line.
- The Hurricanes have a 24-38 Puck Line record this season, while the Flames hold a record of 34-27.
The total goals line is set at 5.5, with OVER at -130 and UNDER at +110.
- The Hurricanes have a 33-28-1 O/U record this season (meaning 33 games have gone over the total points line, 28 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Flames have a 28-29-4 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Hurricanes are averaging 3.48 goals per game this season (4th in the league). Comparatively, the Flames are averaging only 2.43 (32nd).
- Defensively, the Hurricanes are giving up 2.82 goals per game this season (7th in the league), while the Flames are giving up an average of 2.98 goals (14th).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, Carolina is averaging 32.1 shots per game this season (2nd in the NHL). Meanwhile, Calgary is at the opposite end of the spectrum while defending, allowing its opposition 29.5 shots per game (25th).
- Flipping that script, the Hurricanes are allowing 24.2 shots per game (1st in the NHL), while the Flames are averaging 28.8 shots (10th).
Power Play
- Carolina holds a power play percentage of 22.2%, ranking 12th in the league this season, while Calgary sits 31st with 15.8% of its power play opportunities converted.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Hurricanes have a penalty kill rate of 79.7% (ranked 14th), compared to the Flames at 82.2% (7th).
P1 Result
Carolina is +145 to win the first period, while Calgary is +220.
- Here are their first period records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 27-17-18 | 15-9-9 | 12-8-9 | 7-1-2 |
| Calgary | 24-21-16 | 15-7-9 | 9-14-7 | 4-3-3 |
To Go To Overtime
Saturday's matchup is +290 to go to overtime.
- The Hurricanes have played in 16 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Flames have appeared in 11.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Hurricanes have played in 7 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Flames have appeared in 5.
Last Time They Met
Carolina recorded a 1-0 overtime victory over Calgary at Lenovo Center when these teams last met on November 30. The Hurricanes have now won four straight against the Flames.
