NHL3/18/2026
Scheduled
TIME:11:00 PM UTC
VENUE:
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PIT
33-18.500
Away Team
5th in Conference DivisionLast5: W2L3
00
42-18.636
CAR
CAR logo
Home Team
1st in Conference DivisionLast5: W3L2

AI Game Overview

Alright, hockey fans, settle in! It's your favorite voice in the booth, and we're gearing up for a clash that's got the league buzzing. On March 18th, 2026, at 11 PM Eastern, the Pittsburgh Penguins are making their way into Carolina to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Now, this season has been a rollercoaster for both these storied franchises. The Penguins, as always, are looking to leverage their veteran savvy and offensive firepower. They've shown flashes of brilliance, but consistency has been the name of the game they're trying to master. Can they find that killer instinct on the road against a hungry Canes squad?

And speaking of hungry, the Carolina Hurricanes have been a force to be reckoned with. Their speed, their relentless forecheck, and their dynamic young core have made them a nightmare for opponents all year. They'll be looking to defend their home ice with everything they've got, especially against a team like Pittsburgh that knows how to win.

With the betting lines still taking shape, this one feels like it could go either way. No clear favorite emerging yet, which only adds to the intrigue! We're talking about two teams with championship pedigrees, and when they meet, sparks are guaranteed to fly. Will the Penguins' experience shine through, or will the Hurricanes' youthful exuberance and home-ice advantage carry the day?

This isn't just another regular-season game; this is a statement opportunity for both sides. Get ready for a high-octane, edge-of-your-seat battle that you absolutely will not want to miss!

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Looking at the recent history between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Carolina Hurricanes, the Hurricanes have held a slight edge, particularly in their home building. In the last five matchups, Carolina has secured three victories, with two of those coming in regulation. The scoring has been relatively close, with an average of 5.2 goals per game in these contests. The Hurricanes have shown a tendency to win close games against the Penguins, with three of their four wins being decided by a single goal. The Penguins' lone victory in this recent stretch was a decisive 5-1 win on home ice. Given Carolina's current divisional standing and home ice advantage, they appear to be the stronger team entering this matchup.

Previous Matchups

2026Mar 10
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5CAR
2026Dec 31
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5PIT
2025Jan 5
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4CAR
2025Nov 8
PIT1
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5CAR
2025Oct 18
CAR4
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1PIT

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Current Season Games

PIT logoPIT

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

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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

Previous Season Games

PIT logoPIT

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

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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