NHL3/22/2026
Scheduled
TIME:7:00 PM UTC
VENUE:
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CAR
43-19.632
Away Team
1st in Conference DivisionLast5: W3L2
00
34-18.500
PIT
PIT logo
Home Team
5th in Conference DivisionLast5: W2L3

AI Game Overview

Alright, hockey fans, settle in! It's your favorite voice in the game, and we're about to dive headfirst into what promises to be a thrilling encounter. Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, as the Carolina Hurricanes make their way into Pittsburgh to face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins!

Now, as we look at this matchup, the Hurricanes have been a force to be reckoned with this season. Their speed, their relentless forecheck, and that dynamic offensive attack have been turning heads across the league. They've shown they can win in a multitude of ways, and they'll be looking to solidify their position as we head deeper into the regular season.

On the other side, you've got the Pittsburgh Penguins. This is a franchise that knows how to win, a team with a championship pedigree that always seems to find another gear when it matters most. They'll be eager to defend their home ice and prove that they're still a contender.

With the betting lines still taking shape, it tells us one thing: this is a game that oddsmakers are finding incredibly difficult to call. That means we're in for a real barnburner, a true test of wills between two talented squads. Will the Hurricanes' offensive firepower be too much for the Penguins' veteran savvy? Or will Pittsburgh's home-ice advantage and championship experience shine through?

One thing's for sure, this isn't just another regular-season game. This is a statement game. This is a chance for bragging rights, for momentum, and for two points that could be crucial down the stretch. Get ready for a high-octane, edge-of-your-seat hockey game! You won't want to miss this one!

AI Matchup Overview

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PIT

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Looking at the recent matchups between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Hurricanes have held a slight edge, winning three of the last six contests. Notably, the last three games in this series have been decided by a single goal, indicating tightly contested affairs. In the 2025-2026 season alone, the Hurricanes have taken two of the three meetings, both by one-goal margins. The scoring has been relatively balanced, with both teams capable of putting up multiple goals, though the Penguins did manage a decisive 5-1 victory on December 31, 2025. The Hurricanes' recent success, particularly in close games, suggests they have a good handle on this matchup heading into their next encounter.

Previous Matchups

2026Mar 18
PIT5
@
6CAR
2026Mar 10
PIT4
@
5CAR
2026Dec 31
CAR1
@
5PIT
2025Jan 5
PIT3
@
4CAR
2025Nov 8
PIT1
@
5CAR
2025Oct 18
CAR4
@
1PIT

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Current Season Games

CAR logoCAR

Wvs PIT6 - 5
L@ CBJ1 - 5
W@ TB4 - 2
Lvs STL1 - 3
Wvs PIT5 - 4
L@ CGY4 - 5
W@ EDM6 - 3
W@ VAN6 - 4
L@ SEA1 - 2
Wvs DET5 - 2
Wvs TB5 - 4
W@ NYR2 - 0
Wvs OTT4 - 3
Wvs LA3 - 2
L@ WAS3 - 4
Wvs UTA5 - 4
W@ OTT4 - 1
Lvs CHI3 - 4
Wvs BUF2 - 1
W@ NJ4 - 1
Wvs FLA9 - 1
L@ STL0 - 3
L@ DET3 - 4
Wvs SEA3 - 2
Wvs ANA5 - 2
Wvs DAL6 - 3
W@ NJ3 - 1
Lvs COL3 - 5
Lvs MTL5 - 7
L@ PIT1 - 5
Wvs NYR3 - 2
Wvs DET5 - 2
Lvs FLA2 - 5
L@ TB4 - 6
L@ FLA3 - 4
W@ NAS4 - 1
Wvs PHI3 - 2
W@ PHI4 - 3
W@ WAS3 - 2
Wvs CBJ4 - 1
Lvs SJ1 - 4
Wvs NAS6 - 3
Lvs TOR1 - 5
Wvs CGY1 - 0
Wvs WPG5 - 1
Lvs NYR2 - 4
L@ BUF1 - 4
W@ WPG4 - 3
L@ MIN3 - 4
W@ BOS3 - 1
Lvs EDM3 - 4
Wvs VAN4 - 3
Lvs WAS1 - 4
W@ TOR5 - 4
Wvs BUF6 - 3
Wvs MIN4 - 3
W@ NYR3 - 0
L@ BOS1 - 2
Wvs NYI6 - 2
Lvs VEG3 - 6
L@ DAL2 - 3
W@ COL5 - 4
L@ VEG1 - 4
W@ LA4 - 3
W@ ANA4 - 1
W@ SJ5 - 1
Wvs PHI4 - 3
Wvs NJ6 - 3
L@ NAS2 - 3
L@ FLA3 - 4
Wvs NAS4 - 2
L@ TB5 - 6
Lvs FLA2 - 4
Lvs TB1 - 2

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L@ CAR5 - 6
W@ COL7 - 2
W@ UTA4 - 3
L@ VEG2 - 6
L@ CAR4 - 5
Wvs BOS5 - 4
Lvs PHI3 - 4
Lvs BUF1 - 5
L@ BOS1 - 2
Wvs VEG5 - 0
L@ NYR2 - 3
Wvs NJ4 - 1
W@ BUF5 - 2
L@ NYI4 - 5
Lvs OTT2 - 3
Wvs NYR6 - 5
Wvs CHI6 - 2
W@ VAN3 - 2
W@ EDM6 - 2
W@ CGY4 - 1
W@ SEA6 - 3
Lvs CBJ3 - 4
Wvs PHI6 - 3
Lvs TB1 - 2
L@ BOS0 - 1
Lvs CGY1 - 2
Wvs NJ4 - 1
W@ CBJ5 - 4
W@ DET4 - 1
Wvs DET4 - 3
Wvs CAR5 - 1
W@ CHI7 - 3
L@ TOR3 - 6
Wvs MTL4 - 3
L@ MTL0 - 4
L@ OTT0 - 4
Lvs EDM4 - 6
Lvs UTA4 - 5
Lvs SJ5 - 6
Lvs MTL2 - 4
Lvs ANA3 - 4
L@ DAL2 - 3
W@ TB4 - 3
W@ PHI5 - 1
Lvs TOR2 - 7
W@ CBJ4 - 3
Wvs BUF4 - 2
Lvs SEA2 - 3
Lvs MIN0 - 5
Wvs NAS4 - 0
L@ NAS1 - 2
Lvs LA2 - 3
L@ NJ1 - 2
Wvs WAS5 - 3
L@ TOR3 - 4
L@ WPG2 - 5
W@ MIN4 - 1
L@ PHI2 - 3
Wvs STL6 - 3
Lvs CBJ4 - 5
W@ FLA5 - 3
Wvs VAN5 - 1
W@ SJ3 - 0
W@ LA4 - 2
L@ ANA3 - 4
Lvs NYR1 - 6
Wvs NYI4 - 3
W@ NYR3 - 0
Wvs BUF5 - 4
W@ BUF5 - 3
W@ DET2 - 1
Wvs CBJ4 - 1
Wvs DET3 - 2
L@ CBJ1 - 4
L@ MTL1 - 2

Previous Season Games

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Lvs FLA3 - 5
W@ FLA3 - 0
L@ FLA2 - 6
Lvs FLA0 - 5
Lvs FLA2 - 5
W@ WAS3 - 1
Wvs WAS5 - 2
Wvs WAS4 - 0
L@ WAS1 - 3
W@ WAS2 - 1
Wvs NJ5 - 4
W@ NJ5 - 2
L@ NJ2 - 3
Wvs NJ3 - 1
Wvs NJ4 - 1
L@ OTT5 - 7
L@ MTL2 - 4
Lvs TOR1 - 4
Wvs NYR7 - 3
L@ WAS4 - 5
L@ BUF0 - 3
L@ BOS1 - 5
L@ DET3 - 5
Wvs WAS5 - 1
Wvs NYI6 - 4
Wvs MTL4 - 1
Lvs NAS1 - 3
W@ ANA5 - 2
L@ LA2 - 7
W@ SJ3 - 1
W@ PHI5 - 0
Wvs DET4 - 2
Wvs TB4 - 1
Wvs WPG4 - 2
Wvs BOS3 - 2
W@ DET2 - 1
Wvs CGY2 - 1
Lvs EDM1 - 3
Wvs BUF5 - 2
L@ MTL0 - 4
L@ TOR3 - 6
Wvs UTA7 - 3
L@ MIN1 - 2
L@ WPG0 - 3
Lvs LA2 - 4
Wvs CHI3 - 2
W@ NYR4 - 0
L@ NYI2 - 3
Wvs CBJ7 - 4
W@ DAL2 - 1
W@ CHI4 - 3
Wvs VEG3 - 2
L@ BUF2 - 4
Lvs ANA2 - 3
Wvs VAN2 - 0
Wvs TOR6 - 3
L@ TB2 - 3
Wvs PIT4 - 3
Lvs MIN0 - 4
W@ FLA3 - 1
L@ CBJ3 - 4
Wvs NJ5 - 2
L@ NJ2 - 4
L@ NAS2 - 5
W@ NYR3 - 1
L@ WAS1 - 3
Wvs NYI4 - 0
Wvs CBJ4 - 1
Lvs OTT0 - 3
Wvs SJ3 - 2
L@ NYI3 - 4
Wvs COL5 - 3
Lvs SEA2 - 4
L@ FLA0 - 6
Lvs FLA3 - 6
Wvs NYR4 - 3
Wvs DAL6 - 4
L@ CBJ4 - 5
L@ NJ2 - 4
W@ PHI4 - 1
Wvs STL4 - 1
Wvs OTT4 - 0
L@ UTA1 - 4
W@ VEG5 - 2
L@ COL4 - 6
Wvs PIT5 - 1
Wvs PHI6 - 4
Wvs WAS4 - 2
Wvs BOS8 - 2
W@ VAN4 - 3
W@ SEA4 - 1
W@ CGY4 - 2
W@ EDM3 - 2
L@ STL3 - 4
W@ PIT4 - 1
Wvs NJ4 - 2
Lvs TB1 - 4
W@ NAS5 - 3
Wvs TB2 - 1
Lvs NAS4 - 6
L@ FLA4 - 5
Wvs FLA8 - 2
W@ TB2 - 1

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Wvs WAS5 - 2
Lvs BOS1 - 4
W@ NJ4 - 2
Wvs CHI5 - 0
L@ CHI1 - 3
W@ DAL5 - 3
L@ STL4 - 5
Wvs OTT1 - 0
L@ BUF3 - 7
L@ TB1 - 6
L@ FLA3 - 4
Wvs CBJ6 - 3
Lvs NYI2 - 4
Wvs NJ7 - 3
Wvs STL5 - 3
Wvs VEG3 - 2
W@ MIN3 - 1
L@ VEG0 - 4
L@ COL1 - 4
Lvs TOR5 - 6
Lvs BOS2 - 3
Wvs PHI5 - 4
L@ PHI1 - 6
Lvs NYR3 - 5
Lvs WAS3 - 8
L@ PHI2 - 3
W@ NYR3 - 2
Lvs NJ2 - 3
Wvs NAS3 - 0
W@ UTA3 - 2
L@ SJ1 - 2
L@ SEA1 - 4
L@ ANA1 - 5
W@ LA5 - 1
L@ WAS1 - 4
W@ BUF5 - 2
Lvs SEA2 - 4
Lvs TB2 - 5
Lvs OTT0 - 5
Wvs EDM5 - 3
Lvs CBJ3 - 4
L@ CAR3 - 4
L@ FLA2 - 3
L@ DET2 - 4
Wvs NYI3 - 2
L@ NYI3 - 6
Wvs PHI7 - 3
L@ NJ0 - 3
W@ NAS5 - 4
Wvs LA3 - 2
L@ OTT2 - 3
W@ MTL9 - 2
Lvs COL2 - 6
Wvs TOR5 - 2
L@ NYR2 - 4
Wvs FLA5 - 4
Wvs CGY6 - 2
W@ BOS2 - 1
Wvs VAN5 - 4
Lvs UTA1 - 6
Lvs WPG1 - 4
Lvs TB2 - 3
Wvs SJ4 - 3
L@ CBJ2 - 6
Lvs DET2 - 3
Lvs DAL1 - 7
W@ WAS4 - 2
L@ CAR1 - 5
L@ NYI3 - 4
Wvs MTL3 - 1
Wvs ANA2 - 1
Lvs MIN3 - 5
L@ VAN3 - 4
L@ EDM0 - 4
L@ CGY3 - 4
L@ WPG3 - 6
Lvs CAR1 - 4
Wvs BUF6 - 5
W@ MTL6 - 3
L@ TOR2 - 4
W@ DET6 - 3
Lvs NYR0 - 6
Wvs CBJ7 - 3
W@ CBJ3 - 1
Lvs DET1 - 2
W@ DET5 - 1
W@ OTT5 - 2
Lvs BUF2 - 3
L@ BUF3 - 7