The Pittsburgh Penguins will start a five-game road trip against the Carolina Hurricanes at the Lenovo Center, with puck drop scheduled for 7:00 PM ET on March 10. The game will be broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh and available for radio listeners on 105.9 The X and the Penguins App.
This matchup is significant as the Penguins aim to end an eight-game winless streak in Carolina that dates back to March 2019. Pittsburgh has accumulated points in five of its last seven games against Carolina and has been strong within its division, earning points in 18 of 19 games versus Metropolitan Division opponents this season.
Tonight marks Kyle Dubas’ 600th game as a general manager. His record of 325 wins ranks him fifteenth in NHL history through his first 600 games, and a victory would tie him with Steve Yzerman for fourteenth place. Several players are approaching career milestones: Rickard Rakell is one assist away from reaching 300 career assists, Sam Girard is two assists shy of his 200th, and Kris Letang needs one point to reach the rare mark of 800 career points among defensemen.
Sidney Crosby continues to be a key contributor, entering the game three goals short of his fourteenth thirty-goal season. Crosby also has seven multi-point efforts in his last eighteen games and remains among league leaders in these categories. Egor Chinakhov has made an impact since joining Pittsburgh, recording seventeen points in twenty-five games and helping the team achieve a strong record during that span.
The Penguins have played home games at PPG Paints Arena, which serves as a multipurpose venue in downtown Pittsburgh according to the official website. The organization features Hall of Fame players, coaches, and executives who have contributed significantly over time according to the official website. Consistent playoff appearances and division titles highlight their competitive presence in the National Hockey League according to the official website.
The franchise forms an important part of Pittsburgh’s sports culture with strong fan traditions and community ties according to the official website. Fenway Sports Group currently owns the team and manages its business operations according to the official website.
As both teams look ahead to tonight’s contest, several individual achievements are within reach for Penguins players. The outcome could also influence standings within their division as they continue their push toward postseason play.
