Carolina Hurricanes: Fantasy Picks, Betting at Detroit Red Wings

The Carolina Hurricanes are back in a playoff spot and back on a winning streak. Here is who needs to step up tonight to continue the fun!

Well Sunday sure was a fun day for Caniacs far and wide! Not only did the boys in white and red leave with a W but a 6-2 pounding of the Penguins who still sit above them.

Everyone had a great game on Sunday with some big time points from our Dads: Justin Williams and Jordan Staal. But what everyone has been talking about is this Geekie kid! Morgan Geekie gets 2 goals and an assist in his NHL debut, you can’t make that stuff up.

Ned also played on his head in the crease. Now there is no telling how long Geekie will be up with the Canes and Ned was sent back to Charlotte simply because he doesn’t require waivers like Foresburg does.

The return of Williams has been nothing short of amazing. Yes there was a little four game hiccup but man did the vet get the kids rolling again.

Williams now has 5 points, all goals, in the last 4 games. He has been an absolute pest in the net front and on the power play. He has had a few open nets he has missed the last few games but still came away with points at the end of the day.

This could be Justin’s last NHL season, you really think it won’t end in the playoffs?

Gardiner was more or less THE man after Dougie’s injury. For the past few weeks though he has still been much better defensively sound but quite on the offensive end.

With a goal and an assist against Pittsburgh and a game tonight against the, last place by a country mile, Red Wings, it’s a chance to get back after it. Time to build some confidence and show Rod he can deafened and score.

15 games left in the regular season, and Aho still needs 9 more goals to match Eric Staal’s record of 45 goals in a single season. He could use some playoff games to add to this, but tonight would be a great way to get back in the scoring swing.

Tonight the Canes still can’t lose, they need their 2-4 liners to play well but they also need everyone on that SAT line to use this as a momentum game for the next few games. Aho will do that. It feels like a 3 points kind of night for the kid.

Canes Playoff Push

More from Cardiac Cane

• 2023 Southeast Rookie Showcase: Takeaways from the Canes’ Strong Showing in Florida
• Week Two Coverage Of College Hockey In NC
• Derek Stepan Ends His On Ice Career As A Hurricane
• The Southeast Rookie Showcase Will Be a Good Look at Carolina’s Future
• Noesen Ready To Provide Depth For Canes

The Canes are back in the WC2 spot so everyone take a deep breath. BUT they still need some help, with plenty of games in hand still let’s look at what needs to happen tonight for the Canes to keep and gain progress in the playoff race.

Games in hand will be noted next to each team in ().

Canes > Red Wings

Canucks > Isles (0)

Tampa > Toronto (+2)

Devils > Pens (+1)

Bruins > Flyers (+1)

Stars > Rangers (+1) for good measure.

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Odds and Lines

Let’s Get Statisical

• Record: 37-25-5
• On the road: 18-13-3
• At Home: 19-12-2
• Against current .500 or better teams: 21-17-2
• Against current .499 or worse teams: 16-8-3

Be sure to check out the betting odds and lines on The Action Network.

As most teams are, the Canes are heavy favorites over the Red Wings tonight. This is a huge opportunity to have another big win and build some confidence heading into this crazy March stretch. Canes get Petr a shutout on his return 5-0!

Question for CC Readers: Does Geekie have a roster spot for next year?