Penguins pummel Cam Ward, Canes 7-1

The Carolina Hurricanes were playing at home, at PNC Arena, where they’ve had little but success this season.

A lot of the Canes’ players had their fathers in the stands, cheering them on.

But this night, against the Pittsburgh Penguins, none of that mattered. The Pens, last year’s Stanley Cup champions, schooled the Canes in nearly every area of the game Friday, breezing to a 7-1 victory.

The Penguins were hungrier around the net. They skated better, passed better, were better defensively. Their goalie, Matt Murray, was better.

They also were the more composed team as the Canes’ frustration resulted in Jeff Skinner being benched in the third period after two undisciplined penalties in the…