Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes predictions, Mar 20, 2026

Mar 18, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Toronto Maple Leafs

Carolina Hurricanes

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As the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare to host the Carolina Hurricanes on March 20, 2026, both teams enter the matchup with similar recent form, having won 2 of their last 5 games. The Leafs have shown flashes of offensive prowess, but consistency has eluded them. Their ability to capitalize on power play opportunities and maintain strong puck possession will be pivotal against the Hurricanes.

Conversely, Carolina has demonstrated resilience and strategic depth, particularly in their forechecking game and defensive zone coverage. The Hurricanes’ speed and aggressive playstyle could pressure Toronto’s defense, which has been vulnerable at times this season.

The bookmakers have placed the odds at 3.05 for a home win and 2.11 for an away win, reflecting a competitive matchup. Our model predicts a probability of 31.3% for a Maple Leafs win, with a 46.7% likelihood favoring a Hurricanes victory, suggesting a robust chance of an away triumph. The anticipated final score aligns with these trends, forecasting a close contest at 2:3.

In conclusion, while Toronto will enjoy home ice advantage, Carolina’s strategic play may give them the edge to potentially secure a vital road win. As always, the outcome remains uncertain in this tightly contested NHL clash.

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Toronto
31.8%		 Draw
22.2%		 Carolina
46%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

Outrights of NHL Carolina Hurricanes: 13.39% Toronto Maple Leafs: 0.07%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 3.05 4.37 2.11

Latest Results

17.03.26 Toronto Maple Leafs – New York Islanders – 1:3
15.03.26 Minnesota Wild – Toronto Maple Leafs – 2:4
14.03.26 Buffalo Sabres – Toronto Maple Leafs – 3:2 penalties
12.03.26 Toronto Maple Leafs – Anaheim Ducks – 6:4
10.03.26 Montreal Canadiens – Toronto Maple Leafs – 3:1		 17.03.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Carolina Hurricanes – 5:1
14.03.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Carolina Hurricanes – 2:4
12.03.26 Carolina Hurricanes – St. Louis Blues – 1:3
10.03.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Pittsburgh Penguins – 5:4 penalties
07.03.26 Calgary Flames – Carolina Hurricanes – 5:4

Facts

  • Let’s watch a game between a leader and an outsider (ranked 14 and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Toronto won 3.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • Toronto may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Carolina could have a small edge in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Toronto won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 74:66. (average 3.7:3.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Toronto won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 48:40. (average 4.4:3.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    04.12.25 Carolina Hurricanes – Toronto Maple Leafs – 1:5
    09.11.25 Toronto Maple Leafs – Carolina Hurricanes – 4:5
    13.04.25 Carolina Hurricanes – Toronto Maple Leafs – 1:4
    22.02.25 Toronto Maple Leafs – Carolina Hurricanes – 6:3
    09.01.25 Carolina Hurricanes – Toronto Maple Leafs – 6:3

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 66 39 5 9 13 249:170 97
    2 Dallas Stars 67 33 9 10 15 235:184 94
    3 Minnesota Wild 69 25 14 12 18 230:199 90
    4 Anaheim Ducks 67 22 15 3 27 223:233 77
    5 Edmonton Oilers 69 26 8 9 26 243:235 77
    6 Utah Mammoth 68 27 8 6 27 214:191 76
    7 Vegas Golden Knights 68 23 8 14 23 220:211 76
    8 Seattle Kraken 67 25 6 9 27 193:205 71
    9 Los Angeles Kings 67 18 10 15 24 180:201 71
    10 San Jose Sharks 66 20 12 6 28 207:234 70
    11 Nashville Predators 67 22 8 9 28 199:228 69
    12 Winnipeg Jets 67 23 5 11 28 191:206 67
    13 St. Louis Blues 67 24 3 10 30 177:222 64
    14 Chicago Blackhawks 67 18 7 12 30 178:217 62
    15 Calgary Flames 67 22 4 7 34 167:212 59
    16 Vancouver Canucks 67 14 7 8 38 176:248 50

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 67 31 11 6 19 235:197 90
    2 Buffalo Sabres 68 35 7 6 20 237:200 90
    3 Tampa Bay Lightning 66 32 9 4 21 237:184 86
    4 Montreal Canadiens 67 25 12 10 20 236:222 84
    5 Pittsburgh Penguins 67 29 5 15 18 230:204 83
    6 New York Islanders 68 25 14 5 24 200:192 83
    7 Detroit Red Wings 68 26 11 8 23 200:203 82
    8 Boston Bruins 68 27 10 8 23 224:214 82
    9 Columbus Blue Jackets 67 24 11 11 21 217:209 81
    10 Ottawa Senators 66 28 6 9 23 225:205 77
    11 Philadelphia Flyers 66 20 11 12 23 191:205 74
    12 Washington Capitals 68 28 5 8 27 212:203 74
    13 New Jersey Devils 67 22 12 2 31 180:204 70
    14 Toronto Maple Leafs 69 21 8 12 28 216:241 70
    15 Florida Panthers 67 26 7 3 31 201:225 69
    16 New York Rangers 67 19 9 8 31 190:209 64

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.8 (22.02%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5 (16.73%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 6.25 (13.39%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 11.5 (7.27%)

    5. Dallas Stars: 13 (6.44%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 14 (5.98%)

    7. Minnesota Wild: 18 (4.65%)

    8. Buffalo Sabres: 20 (4.18%)

    9. Utah Mammoth: 35 (2.39%)

    10. Ottawa Senators: 37.5 (2.23%)

    11. Montreal Canadiens: 38.5 (2.17%)

    12. Pittsburgh Penguins: 43.5 (1.92%)

    13. Anaheim Ducks: 48.5 (1.72%)

    14. Detroit Red Wings: 51 (1.64%)

    15. New York Islanders: 53.5 (1.56%)

    16. Columbus Blue Jackets: 59 (1.42%)

    17. Los Angeles Kings: 71 (1.18%)

    18. Boston Bruins: 101 (0.83%)

    19. San Jose Sharks: 188.5 (0.44%)

    20. Washington Capitals: 276 (0.3%)

    21. Seattle Kraken: 301 (0.28%)

    22. Florida Panthers: 351 (0.24%)

    23. Winnipeg Jets: 351 (0.24%)

    24. Nashville Predators: 426 (0.2%)

    25. Philadelphia Flyers: 876 (0.1%)

    26. New Jersey Devils: 1001 (0.08%)

    27. Toronto Maple Leafs: 1251 (0.07%)

    28. Calgary Flames: 1251 (0.07%)

    29. St. Louis Blues: 1251 (0.07%)

    30. Chicago Blackhawks: 1251 (0.07%)

    31. New York Rangers: 1251 (0.07%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 1251 (0.07%)

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