Thu Nov 07 23:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Penguins Aim for First Win in Carolina Since 2018 as They Face Hurricanes Tonight
The Pittsburgh Penguins (5-7-2) will look to snap a long losing streak in Carolina when they take on the Hurricanes (9-2-0) tonight at 7:00 PM. The game will be broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh and ESPN+, and fans can listen on 105.9 The X and the Penguins app.
The Penguins are 14-9-5 in their last 28 games against the Hurricanes but haven’t tasted victory in Raleigh since December 22, 2018. They’ve struggled against the Hurricanes in recent years, with five of the six games during this streak being decided by a single goal.
Despite their recent struggles, the Penguins enter tonight’s game with momentum. They have points in three of their last four games against Carolina and are coming off a victory against the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday.
Captain Sidney Crosby is just two goals shy of joining the elite group of players with 600 NHL goals. He’s currently on a hot streak with five goals in his last three games. If Crosby reaches this milestone tonight, he would become the 21st player in NHL history to achieve this feat.
The Penguins will also be looking to continue their recent success on the penalty kill. They rank seventh in the NHL with an 85.4% kill rate and are tied for third over the last eight games.
The Penguins’ top line of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Rickard Rakell has been a dominant force lately, producing a high volume of shot attempts and consistently generating scoring chances.
With a key matchup against a formidable opponent in Carolina, the Penguins will need to bring their best game to secure a much-needed win. The game is set to be a thrilling encounter between two talented teams vying for a victory.
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