Pittsburgh Penguins - Carolina Hurricanes predictions and free betting tips [26/03/2024]

Today a regular NHL season 2023-2024 match will be underway between rivals competing in the Eastern Conference. Ice-hockey admirers can expect a showdown between Pittsburgh and Carolina.

Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh hockey team has participated in 70 official NHL regular-season matches in 2023-2024. With 70 games under their belt and 70 points earned, the team is placed 13th in the Eastern Conference leaderboard. Over the course of the 2023-2024 season, Pittsburgh is not yielding its best results, finding itself in the lower half of the standings. Currently, Pittsburgh ranks 13th on the leaderboard and is at risk of missing out on the Stanley Cup playoffs. Given the current leaderboard gap between the Penguins and 8th position Washington, who has 9 points more, it is probable that Pittsburgh will miss out on the Stanley Cup playoffs. Such a deficit is tough to compensate, especially considering Pittsburgh's performance throughout the entire season. In terms of Pittsburgh's performance metrics, they're average and do not stand out compared to competitors. The number of goals scored and conceded is in line with the team's current placement. Looking at recent games, the Penguins clearly fell short and are at risk of losing their chances for the next stage. 

Carolina

The club from Carolina has played 72 official matches in the 2023-2024 NHL regular season. With 72 games played, the Carolina team has managed to score 97 points, earning them 3rd place in the Eastern Conference leaderboard. The season 2023-2024 unfolds successfully for Carolina, as can be seen both in terms of the quality of the play and their placement in the standings. At the moment, Carolina is sitting in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference standings, only trailing competitors from Florida and the Rangers. Until the final day of the regular season, Carolina will be vying for victory in the Eastern Conference, considering that competitors like Boston and Florida evidently falter and no longer pose a real threat. Regarding prospects for making the playoffs, Carolina is sure to be in the top-8, especially considering that competitors from the 9th place have 19 fewer points. Carolina's performance metrics speak for themselves, showing who the conference leader truly is. Carolina has the highest number of goals scored in the entire conference, even outpacing the Rangers. In reference to recent matches – Carolina has been beaten only once. 

Head-to-head

Pittsburgh and Carolina have faced each other in 61 matches. Pittsburgh boasts of 34 victories, with Carolina triumphing in 27 matches.

Prediction

Carolina will win in regular time. The Carolina hockey team has performed markedly better throughout the 2023-2024 season compared to Pittsburgh, and more importantly, they have shown greater strength in recent matches. If Pittsburgh clearly falls short and has probably lost any real playoff chances, Carolina is fired up and eager to contend for the Eastern Conference victory.