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Hurricanes and Penguins to Clash for Third Time in Two Weeks
The Carolina Hurricanes will face the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Sunday. This is their third match in twelve days and follows two entertaining games this season.
The Carolina Hurricanes will play the Pittsburgh Penguins for the third time in twelve days in a matinee match at PPG Paints Arena. Both teams have had to fight for their points in overtime since their last meeting. The Hurricanes defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs, while Pittsburgh won in a shootout against their opponent with a shot from Sidney Crosby. Frederik Andersen is expected to start in goal for Carolina, continuing the team's tandem rotation. Games between the Hurricanes and Penguins have been closely contested and entertaining. The two prior games were decided in overtime.
Key Facts
- The Carolina Hurricanes will play the Pittsburgh Penguins at 3:00 PM EDT on Sunday.
- The game will be at PPG Paints Arena.
- This is the third game between the two teams in twelve days.
- The two prior games were highly entertaining.
- Frederik Andersen is expected to start as Carolina's goalie.
- Both teams have won recent games in overtime.
- The Hurricanes recently defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs.
- The Penguins won in a shootout, with Sidney Crosby scoring the winning goal.
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Research Sources
- Sportsnaut.com — Hurricanes Game 70: Lines, Notes, Goalies, and How to Watch vs. Penguins