RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Pittsburgh Penguins and Carolina Hurricanes can both claim to have had strong recent stretches with some of their performances.
But the Penguins have more to show for it, putting the Hurricanes in a more challenging situation entering Friday night's matchup at PNC Arena.
The Hurricanes have lost three games in a row.
Both teams have been off since Sunday, so they should be fresh and ready to go.
"It's an unusual part of the schedule," Carolina center Jordan Staal said.
The Penguins are riding a five-game winning streak -- and things could be getting even better.