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The Sunday NHL slate features the Carolina Hurricanes (44-19-6) visiting the Pittsburgh Penguins (35-18-16) at PPG Paints Arena, starting at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes rank first with 94 points and the Penguins are fourth with 86 points in the Eastern Conference.
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Hurricanes vs. Penguins: March 22 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.48 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.93 | 9th |
| Shots | 32.2 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.2 | 2nd |
| Power Play % | 22.12% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.59% | 15th |
Penguins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.45 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.96 | 12th |
| Shots | 28.9 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.4 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 24.87% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.24% | 1st |
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Hurricanes vs. Penguins Top Players
Hurricanes
- Sebastian Aho has been imperative to Carolina's offense this season, putting up 71 points in 69 games.
- With 25 goals and 34 assists, Andrei Svechnikov is one of the top contributors for Carolina with his 59 points (0.9 per game).
- On 168 shots (for 20 goals) and 36 assists, Nikolaj Ehlers has created 56 points this season.
- Across 33 games played, Brandon Bussi has a goaltending record of 26-6-1. During those games, he's allowed 82 goals while recording 690 saves.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby has scored 28 goals (0.5 per game) and put up 34 assists (0.6 per game), fueling the Pittsburgh offense with 62 total points (1.1 per game). He averages 2.4 shots per game, shooting 20.4%.
- Bryan Rust has collected 56 points this season, with 26 goals and 30 assists.
- Erik Karlsson's 11 goals and 43 assists add up to 54 points this season.
- Stuart Skinner is 20-13-9 on the season, allowing 117 goals (2.8 goals against average) and amassing 939 saves with an .889 save percentage (51st in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Penguins Injury Report
Hurricanes
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out (Hip),
Shayne Gostisbehere: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Penguins
Kevin Hayes: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Ryan Shea: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg),
Blake Lizotte: Out (Upper Body)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17/2026 | Blue Jackets | L 5-1 | Away |
| 3/18/2026 | Penguins | W 6-5 | Home |
| 3/20/2026 | Maple Leafs | W 4-3 | Away |
| 3/22/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 3/24/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 3/28/2026 | Devils | - | Home |
| 3/29/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16/2026 | Avalanche | W 7-2 | Away |
| 3/18/2026 | Hurricanes | L 6-5 | Away |
| 3/21/2026 | Jets | W 5-4 | Home |
| 3/22/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 3/24/2026 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 3/26/2026 | Senators | - | Away |
| 3/28/2026 | Stars | - | Home |