Edmonton Oilers Face Uphill Battle Against Dominant Carolina Hurricanes
Oilers Struggle on the Road, Hurricanes Excel at Home in Upcoming Matchup
- The Edmonton Oilers, currently with a 2-7-0 record on the road, are looking to avoid a third straight defeat as they face the Carolina Hurricanes.
- Carolina Hurricanes have been nearly unbeatable this season with a 5-1-0 record at home.
- Oilers' power-play unit has failed to convert on 11 chances during the last three games, while the Hurricanes have killed off eight short-handed situations over the last four games.
- Oilers' captain Connor McDavid has scored four goals with an assist in four games after going without a point in three straight.
- Hurricanes' Seth Jarvis has seven goals this season after totaling 31 over his first two seasons.