Game Preview: 03.13.22 vs. CAR

GM 60 | MARCH 13 | 1:00 PM ET | PPG PAINTS ARENA
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PIT: 35 - 15 - 9 (79 pts)
CAR: 41 - 12 - 5 (87 pts)

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GAME PREVIEW

The Penguins conclude their three-game homestand as they take on the Carolina Hurricanes at PPG Paints Arena. Today's game is presented by Labatt Blue Light and doors to the arena will open at 11:30 AM. The Penguins are 11-5-2 in their last 18 games against the Hurricanes overall dating back to Jan. 17, 2016. The Penguins have points in six of their last nine home games against Carolina (4-3-2). Going back further, they are 11-5-2 over their last 18 home games versus them. Pittsburgh is 10-4-2 against Metropolitan Division opponents.

QUICK HITS

Sidney Crosby (877) is one assist shy from tying Nicklas Lidstrom (878) for 22nd place on the NHL's all-time assist list.
Per NHL PR, Kris Letang (50 PTS in 55 GP) required the fewest games to reach the 50-point mark in a season by a Penguins defenseman since Sergei Zubov (46 GP) in 1995-96.
Brian Dumoulin has been plus or even in each of his last seven games, and 19 of his last 22 games overall.
Jeff Carter has points in back-to-back games (1G-2A). With a point tonight, he could have his third three-game point streak of the season.
Evan Rodrigues (17) has the fourth-most goals by an undrafted player this season behind Jonathan Marchessault (24), Mats Zuccarello (19) and Tanner Jeannot (18).

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