- Matchup: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes
- Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
- Venue: PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC
- Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network
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The Pittsburgh Penguins (32-17-14) are preparing to visit PNC Arena on Tuesday for a clash with the Carolina Hurricanes (40-17-6).
In their last outing, the Pittsburgh Penguins secured a thrilling 5-4 victory over the Bruins. The team recorded 8 penalty minutes in that match, managed 2 power play attempts, and converted 1 goal from those chances. Overall, the Penguins showcased strong offensive play, scoring 5 goals from 39 total shots.
At even strength, the Penguins have conceded 150 goals while scoring 168. Their opponents have had 186 power play opportunities this season (ranked 14th overall) and have capitalized on those chances with 29 goals. In terms of offensive production, the Penguins have netted 212 goals (8th in the NHL) while allowing 179 in return. This season, they’ve taken 1,844 shots, yielding a shooting percentage of 11.5%. Currently, the team has accumulated 78 points, leading to a points percentage of .619. With 1,704 shots faced, they maintain a save percentage of .895, and have capitalized on 44 of their 174 power play opportunities, achieving a success rate of 25.29%.
The Penguins will start goaltender Stuart Skinner, who has faced 559 goals over his NHL career, averaging 2.70 goals against per game. Skinner has participated in 213 games, boasting a save percentage of .903 over 9,317 minutes played. His overall record stands at 117-67-21, with 207 of those being starts, and has registered 114 quality starts, resulting in a quality start rate of .551. He has faced 5,767 shots and recorded 5,208 saves throughout his career.
The Carolina Hurricanes recently fell to the Flames, suffering a 5-4 defeat. During that match, they had 2 power play opportunities and scored once, converting 4 goals from 29 shots on goal.
This season, the Hurricanes are second in the league with 2,018 shot attempts, achieving a shooting percentage of 10.90%. They have allowed 1,523 shots by opponents and possess a penalty kill rate of 79.43% against 175 power play opportunities, along with a save percentage of 88.2%. With 191 power play chances, their effectiveness in this area stands at 22.51%. At even strength, the Hurricanes have scored 177 goals and, with extra attackers, bagged 43 goals (ranking 11th in the NHL). However, they’ve also allowed 180 goals, with 144 at even strength and 36 while shorthanded. This season, they total 220 goals and 86 points, holding a points percentage of .683.
In goal for the Hurricanes is Brandon Bussi, who has made 633 saves on 705 shots, securing a save percentage of .898. With a personal record of 25-4-1, he has participated in 30 games. Bussi has started in 30 contests and has a quality start rate of 56.7%, achieving 17 quality starts in his career. The average goals allowed per game against him stands at 2.40, with 72 goals against overall.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NHL matchup against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Bet on Pittsburgh
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