The teams have split two meetings this season, with Detroit winning the rematch 4-3 in overtime on Jan. 12. The Red Wings are trying to avoid another late-season slump, which doomed them the past two seasons from making the playoffs. They come off a 2-1 overtime victory over Ottawa on Thursday night. Dylan Larkin scored the game-winner, and John Gibson made 26 saves for the Red Wings, who have won six of eight against Eastern Conference teams. Gibson is 23-12-2 with a 2.57 goals-against average and four shutouts. Frederik Andersen is probable for Carolina with a 7-10-5 mark and a 3.26 GAA. Detroit has won 16 of 29 on the road in 2025-26. Take the Red Wings.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on February 28, 2026 at 10:51AM ET.
NHL
Detroit at Carolina
February 28, 2026
7:00 PM Eastern
1.5 units on Detroit +168 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 4.02)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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