As an enjoyer of both teams, I can\u2019t deny that I\u2019m loving this \u2013 and I know several fans from both fanbases who are, too. This rivalry sparking up so close to the postseason, bringing that playoff energy, has been incredible.<\/p>\n
Interestingly, in each of their games since their last meeting, both the Hurricanes and Penguins had to fight for the two points in overtime, with Carolina defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> thanks to a wrister from Alexander Nikishin, and Pittsburgh getting through the shootout with the winning shot coming from the stick of Sidney Crosby.<\/p>\n In the Crease<\/p>\n Sunday, we will likely see the same goaltender matchup as we have in all three of their games with each other this season.<\/p>\n If the alternating tandem continues as expected for the Hurricanes, Frederik Andersen will get the start for Carolina. This season, he has a save percentage of .872, with a goals against average of 3.19 across a 12-11-5 record.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Stuart Skinner is expected to take the crease for the Penguins. His save percentage this season is .890, with a goals against average of 2.85 across a 20-13-9 record.<\/p>\n Expected Carolina Hurricanes Lines<\/p>\n Andrei Svechnikov \u2013 Sebastian Aho \u2013 Seth Jarvis<\/p>\n Taylor Hall \u2013 Logan Stankoven \u2013 Jackson Blake<\/p>\n Nikolaj Ehlers \u2013 Jordan Staal \u2013 Jordan Martinook<\/p>\n William Carrier \u2013 Mark Jankowski \u2013 Eric Robinson<\/p>\n Defense<\/p>\n Jaccob Slavin \u2013 Jalen Chatfield<\/p>\n K\u2019Andre Miller \u2013 Sean Walker<\/p>\n Mike Reilly \u2013 Alexander Nikishin<\/p>\n Goaltenders<\/p>\n Brandon Bussi \/ Frederik Andersen<\/p>\n Expected Pittsburgh Penguins Lines<\/p>\n Rickard Rakell \u2013 Sidney Crosby \u2013 Bryan Rust<\/p>\n Egor Chinakhov \u2013 Tommy Novak \u2013 Evgeni Malkin<\/p>\n Anthony Mantha \u2013 Ben Kindel \u2013 Justin Brazeau<\/p>\n Elmer Soderblom \u2013 Connor Dewar \u2013 Noel Acciari<\/p>\n Defense<\/p>\n Parker Wotherspoon \u2013 Erik Karlsson<\/p>\n Samuel Girard \u2013 Kris Letang<\/p>\n Ryan Shea \u2013 Connor Clifton<\/p>\n Goaltenders<\/p>\n Stuart Skinner \/ Arturs Silovs<\/p>\n Special Teams<\/p>\n Carolina Hurricanes power play: 22.1% (12th) Pittsburgh Penguins power play: 24.9% (3rd) Hurricanes Game Notes<\/p>\n The game against the Penguins is sandwiched in between their three-game road trip. After the game, they will jet back over the border for a game with the Montreal Canadiens. It is their final three-plus game road trip of the regular season.<\/p>\n There have not been any updates surrounding Shayne Gostisbehere, who was injured on March 6th<\/a>, and as such, is anticipated to remain out for the eighth game straight.<\/p>\n Carolina\u2019s fourth line has been noticeably impressive in the recent stretch. It is unknown if any roster alterations will occur, such as adding Jesperi Kotkaniemi or Nicolas Deslauriers to the mix.<\/p>\n How To Watch<\/p>\n TV: FanDuel Sports Network South \t\t
Carolina Hurricanes penalty kill: 79.5% (16th, moved down one spot from previous game)<\/p>\n
Pittsburgh Penguins penalty kill: 84.2% (1st)<\/p>\n
Streaming: ESPN+
Radio: 99.9 The Fan<\/p>\n![\"avatar\"](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774167138_235_ab783896b73f675bc93cb7c5b0a070ee9f363e9b6b751c7e80dcfd1fd7431eb5.png\")
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