"The Hurricanes offense's 229 total goals (3.5 per game) are ranked sixth in the NHL this year. The Hurricanes are ranked fifth in NHL play for the fewest goals against this season, having conceded 189 total goals (2.9 per game). The team has the league's fourth-best goal differential at +40 this season."
"In their last 10 matchups, the Hurricanes have gone 7-3-0 to earn 85.0% of the possible points. They have averaged 3.8 goals per game (38 total) during that time. Over on the defensive side, the Hurricanes have allowed 2.8 goals per game (28 total) over those 10 matchups."
"The Penguins have won 18, or 48.6%, of the 37 games they have played while the underdog this season. Carolina and its opponent have combined to score more than 6.5 goals in 35 of 66 games this season. The two teams average 6.9 goals per game combined, 0.4 more than this game's total."
The Hurricanes (42-18-6) face the Penguins (34-18-15) at Lenovo Center with Carolina heavily favored. The Hurricanes rank sixth in offense with 3.5 goals per game and fifth defensively allowing 2.9 goals per game, maintaining a +40 goal differential. Pittsburgh matches Carolina's offensive output at 3.4 goals per game while allowing 2.9 goals per game. Carolina has won 40 of 60 games when favored and recently went 7-3-0 in their last 10 games, averaging 3.8 goals while allowing 2.8. Pittsburgh has won 48.6% of underdog games this season. The combined scoring trend shows both teams exceed 6.5 goals in 35 of 66 games.
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