The Carolina Hurricanes begin their six-game road trip this evening against divisional rivals, the Pittsburgh Penguins. Both teams enter tonight looking to get an edge in a tight Metropolitan Division.
The Penguins are two points behind the Hurricanes with the same amount of games played.
Both teams currently hold a playoff position as the Penguins hold the last Wild Card position by one point on the Florida Panthers and New York Rangers.
The Opposition
The Penguins enter the evening having lost their last game against the Toronto Maple Leafs by a score of 4-1 at home.