The Hurricanes take on the Penguins riding a four game winning streak in a critical Metropolitan Division matchup. Tonight’s matchup is a “four point game”, as the Hurricanes and Penguins sit tied with 41 points each in the standings, and the Canes could again be within a point of a playoff spot with a win if results elsewhere go their way.
| Category | Hurricanes | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hurricanes | Penguins |
| Record | 17-12-7 | 19-16-3 |
| Points | 41 | 41 |
| Division Rank | T6 Metro | T6 Metro |
| Conference Rank | T9 EC | T9 EC |
| Last 10 Games | 6-2-2 | 4-6-0 |
| Streak | Won 3 | Won 1 |
| Goals/Game | 2. |