Hurricanes vs. Penguins: Date, Time, & How to Watch | March 22nd

The Carolina Hurricanes and Pittsburgh Penguins are set to face off for the third time in 13 days on Sunday afternoon, with Carolina holding a 10-point lead over Pittsburgh in the Metropolitan Division standings.

Sunday’s game, scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET, will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network South and available via the FanDuel Sports Network App. Audio coverage will be available on 99.9 The Fan and the Hurricanes App.

The Hurricanes (44-19-6) come into the contest following a 4-3 overtime victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday. Alexander Nikishin scored the game-winning goal just 41 seconds into overtime, capitalizing on a snapshot with Jake McCabe providing a screen. Carolina captain Jordan Staal praised Nikishin’s rapid adaptation to the NHL, noting the challenges faced by a rookie defenseman, particularly one who is still developing his English language skills. “He’s stepped in and played really well for us,” Staal said. William Nylander scored the tying goal for Toronto in the third period.

Carolina coach Rod Brind’Amour acknowledged the team’s opportunities throughout the game against Toronto, stating, “If you appear at the bulk of the game, we had quite a few opportunities and just didn’t cash in.”

The Penguins (35-18-16) are coming off a 5-4 shootout win over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday.

The Maple Leafs, who previously defeated the Hurricanes 5-1 earlier this season, are currently 29-28-12 overall. Matthew Knies leads the Maple Leafs in scoring with 18 goals and 39 assists, while William Nylander has been particularly productive recently, with five goals and four assists in his last 10 games. The Maple Leafs are dealing with significant injuries, with Chris Tanev out for the season with an abdomen injury and Auston Matthews sidelined with a knee injury.

For the Hurricanes, Nikolaj Ehlers has 20 goals and 36 assists, and Andrei Svechnikov has four goals and four assists over the last 10 games. Carolina has a strong record in games where they score three or more goals, boasting a 38-5-6 record in such contests. The Hurricanes also have a solid road record, at 18-10-4.

The Hurricanes have a 38-5-6 record in games where they score three or more goals. Carolina also has a strong record on the road, with an 18-10-4 record.

The Hurricanes are currently leading the Metropolitan Division, while the Maple Leafs are in the Atlantic Division. The Hurricanes have a record of 44-19-6, while the Maple Leafs have a record of 29-28-12.

Shayne Gostisbehere is listed as day-to-day for the Hurricanes with a lower body injury, and Pyotr Kochetkov is out with a hip injury.