Games / NHL / Dec 26, 2026

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

The Pittsburgh Penguins (6-10-2) visit the Carolina Hurricanes (14-3-2) on Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC. TV: CARNHL. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHLSaturday, December 26, 2026

Pittsburgh Penguins6-10-2

7:00 PM ETDec 26, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes14-3-2

DateDec 26, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueLenovo Center, Raleigh, NC

TVCARNHL

Team comparison

Pittsburgh PenguinsCarolina Hurricanes

Goals per game

3.2

4.1

Goals allowed per game

3.6

2.4

6-10-2Record14-3-2

7th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding1st in Metropolitan Division

2-8Road record / home record6-2

LWLLLLast 5WWLWW

L1StreakW2

Team stats

Pittsburgh PenguinsCarolina Hurricanes

Goals Against Average

3.56

2.32

Shots Against per Game

27.3

22.4

Penalty Kill Percentage

76.6

85.0

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.17

4.11

Shots per Game

27.3

33.3

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

20.4

22.2

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

116

164

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

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

Carolina Hurricanes

Jordan Staal C · Calf

Injured Reserve

William Carrier LW · Knee

Day-To-Day

Recent form

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

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

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

Pittsburgh Penguins
Schedule, roster and stats

Carolina Hurricanes
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes?

The game is on Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC.

How can I watch Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes?

TV: CARNHL.

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

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

Who is injured for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes?

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

Where is Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes played?

Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC.

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