The Pittsburgh Penguins (17-17-6), losers of four road games in a row, visit the Carolina Hurricanes (23-14-2) at PNC Arena on Sunday at 6:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will win the game in Sunday's hockey action.
In the last 10 games, the Penguins have gone 5-3-2 while scoring 36 goals against 28 goals given up. On 30 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored 12 goals (40.0%).
Hurricanes vs. Penguins Predictions for Sunday
Our computer model for this contest calls for a final score of Hurricanes 4, Penguins 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-215)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.5 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Hurricanes (-1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes have gone 2-2-4 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 23-14-2.
- Carolina has eight points (4-2-0) in the six games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Hurricanes scored only one goal, they lost every time.
- Carolina has lost all four games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Hurricanes have scored at least three goals in 29 games (23-4-2, 48 points).
- In the 15 games when Carolina has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it picked up 16 points after finishing 7-6-2.
- In the 30 games when it outshot its opponent, Carolina is 18-10-2 (38 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents eight times, and went 4-4-0 (eight points).
Penguins Splits and Trends
- The Penguins have a record of 17-17-6 this season and are 6-6-12 in overtime contests.
- Pittsburgh has earned 19 points (8-1-3) in its 12 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Penguins recorded just one goal in five games and they lost every time.
- Pittsburgh has earned eight points (2-5-4 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Penguins have scored three or more goals in 21 games, earning 32 points from those contests.
- This season, Pittsburgh has scored a single power-play goal in 15 games has a record of 4-8-3 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Pittsburgh has posted a record of 9-2-3 (21 points).
- The Penguins have been outshot by opponents 23 times this season, and earned 17 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Penguins AVG | Penguins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | 3.36 | Goals Scored | 3.03 | 14th |
| 10th | 2.79 | Goals Allowed | 3.63 | 31st |
| 1st | 31.9 | Shots | 28.9 | 13th |
| 2nd | 25.2 | Shots Allowed | 31.5 | 30th |
| 7th | 24.19% | Power Play % | 26.27% | 4th |
| 2nd | 85% | Penalty Kill % | 81.25% | 13th |
Hurricanes vs. Penguins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina
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