Pittsburgh at Carolina

Pittsburgh plays its third road game in five contests. The Penguins are 42-49 on the road after a road victory, plus 47-95 away from home against defenses that allow 26.5 or fewer shots on goal. Carolina is 7-3-1 at home along with an 8-0-2 stretch overall. Carolina is No. 1 in the NHL in goals given up (2.44 pg) and shots on goal allowed, plus fifth in save percentage. The Hurricanes are 36-11 after scoring 3 goals or more in back-to-back games, as well as 19-4 after winning their previous game in overtime. Play Carolina.