Games / NHL / Dec 29, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Carolina Hurricanes (14-3-2) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (6-10-2) on Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA. TV: CARNHL. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes.

NHLTuesday, December 29, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes14-3-2

7:00 PM ETDec 29, 2026

Pittsburgh Penguins6-10-2

DateDec 29, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenuePPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA

TVCARNHL

Team comparison

Carolina HurricanesPittsburgh Penguins

Goals per game

4.1

3.2

Goals allowed per game

2.4

3.6

14-3-2Record6-10-2

1st in Metropolitan DivisionStanding7th in Metropolitan Division

8-3Road record / home record4-4

WWLWWLast 5LWLLL

W2StreakL1

Team stats

Carolina HurricanesPittsburgh Penguins

Goals Against Average

2.32

3.56

Shots Against per Game

22.4

27.3

Penalty Kill Percentage

85.0

76.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

4.11

3.17

Shots per Game

33.3

27.3

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

22.2

20.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

164

116

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Carolina Hurricanes

Jordan Staal C · Calf

Injured Reserve

William Carrier LW · Knee

Day-To-Day

Pittsburgh Penguins

Elmer Soderblom LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Bryan Rust RW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Trevor van Riemsdyk D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Ryan Graves D · Knee

Injured Reserve

Ville Koivunen RW · Lower Body - Not Specified

Day-To-Day

Recent form

Carolina HurricanesWWLWW

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 9-2

Nov 5, 2026 · at New York IslandersW 5-3

Nov 3, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsL 1-4

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Winnipeg JetsW 7-0

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Columbus Blue JacketsW 3-2

Pittsburgh PenguinsLWLLL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksL 2-5

Nov 7, 2026 · at Los Angeles KingsW 5-2

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Boston BruinsL 2-6

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsL 2-3

Oct 31, 2026 · at Montreal CanadiensL 4-5

Season series

Series starts 12/26

Mar 27, 2027CAR 0, PIT 0

Jan 7, 2027PIT 0, CAR 0

Dec 29, 2026CAR 0, PIT 0

Dec 26, 2026PIT 0, CAR 0

Team pages

Carolina Hurricanes
Schedule, roster and stats

Pittsburgh Penguins
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

The game is on Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA.

How can I watch Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

TV: CARNHL.

What are the records of the Carolina Hurricanes and Pittsburgh Penguins?

Carolina Hurricanes: 14-3-2. Pittsburgh Penguins: 6-10-2.

Who is injured for Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

Listed out or doubtful: Carolina Hurricanes: Jordan Staal. Pittsburgh Penguins: Elmer Soderblom, Bryan Rust, Trevor van Riemsdyk, Ryan Graves. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins played?

PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA.

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