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The Carolina Hurricanes (40-17-6) host the Pittsburgh Penguins (32-17-14) at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina on March 10, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes rank first in the Eastern Conference with 86 points and the Penguins are sixth in the Eastern Conference with 78 points.
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Hurricanes vs. Penguins: March 10 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: Lenovo Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.49 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.86 | 8th |
| Shots | 31.9 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 22.51% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.55% | 14th |
Penguins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.37 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.84 | 7th |
| Shots | 29.1 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 27 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 25.29% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.41% | 2nd |
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Hurricanes vs. Penguins Top Players
Hurricanes
- A productive offensive player this season for Carolina, Sebastian Aho has recorded 65 points.
- Andrei Svechnikov has 23 goals and 32 assists for Carolina to compile 55 total points (0.9 per game).
- Carolina's offensive effort is aided by Seth Jarvis' 55 points. He's contributed 25 assists.
- Across 30 games played, Brandon Bussi has a goaltending record of 25-4-1. During those games, he's allowed 72 goals while recording 628 saves.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby has totaled 27 goals and 32 assists in 56 games for Pittsburgh, good for 59 points.
- Evgeni Malkin is a key piece of the offense for Pittsburgh with 47 total points this season. He has scored 14 goals and added 33 assists in 46 games.
- Anthony Mantha's 23 goals and 24 assists add up to 47 points this season.
- Stuart Skinner is 19-13-7 on the season, allowing 104 goals (2.7 goals against average) and compiling 836 saves with an .889 save percentage (48th in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Penguins Injury Report
Hurricanes
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out (Hip),
Shayne Gostisbehere: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Penguins
Sidney Crosby: Out (Leg),
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg),
Justin Brazeau: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2026 | Canucks | W 6-4 | Away |
| 3/6/2026 | Oilers | W 6-3 | Away |
| 3/7/2026 | Flames | L 5-4 | Away |
| 3/10/2026 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 3/12/2026 | Blues | - | Home |
| 3/14/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 3/17/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2026 | Sabres | L 5-1 | Home |
| 3/7/2026 | Flyers | L 4-3 | Home |
| 3/8/2026 | Bruins | W 5-4 | Home |
| 3/10/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 3/12/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 3/14/2026 | Mammoth | - | Away |
| 3/16/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |