The Carolina Hurricanes (9-2) host the Pittsburgh Penguins (5-7-2) as a part of Thursday's NHL schedule, starting at 7:00 PM ET at PNC Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are second in the Eastern Conference (18 points), and the Penguins are 13th in the Eastern Conference (12 points).
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Hurricanes vs. Penguins: Nov. 7 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: PNC Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Hurricanes' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 4.09 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.45 | 3rd |
| Shots | 35.9 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 23.5 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 25% | 8th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.33% | 9th |
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.93 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.71 | 29th |
| Shots | 31.8 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 33.2 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 22.5% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.37% | 7th |
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Hurricanes vs. Penguins Top Players
Hurricanes
- Martin Necas is one of Carolina's leading contributors this season with 20 points. He has averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 25.9%.
- Andrei Svechnikov has five goals and seven assists for Carolina to compile 12 total points (1.1 per game).
- On 37 shots (for three goals) and seven assists, Sebastian Aho has recorded 10 points this season.
- Across seven games played, Pyotr Kochetkov has a goaltending record of 6-1-0. During those games, he's allowed 19 goals while recording 136 saves.
Penguins
- Evgeni Malkin's four goals and 12 assists in 14 games for Pittsburgh add up to 16 total points on the season.
- Sidney Crosby has racked up 15 total points (1.1 per game) this season. He has six goals and nine assists.
- Rickard Rakell is a crucial contributor on offense for Pittsburgh with six goals and five assists.
- Alex Nedeljkovic is 2-2-2 on the season, allowing 17 goals (2.8 goals against average) and amassing 153 saves with a .900 save percentage (34th in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Penguins Injury Report
Hurricanes
Jesper Fast: Out (Neck),
Frederik Andersen: Out (Lower Body),
Riley Stillman: Out (Lower Body)
Penguins
Matt Nieto: Out (Knee),
Bryan Rust: Out (Lower Body),
Kevin Hayes: Questionable (Upper Body)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2024 | Bruins | W 8-2 | Home |
| 11/3/2024 | Capitals | W 4-2 | Home |
| 11/5/2024 | Flyers | W 6-4 | Home |
| 11/7/2024 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 11/9/2024 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 11/11/2024 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 11/13/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Away |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2024 | Ducks | W 2-1 | Home |
| 11/2/2024 | Canadiens | W 3-1 | Home |
| 11/5/2024 | Islanders | L 4-3 | Away |
| 11/7/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 11/8/2024 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 11/11/2024 | Stars | - | Home |
| 11/13/2024 | Red Wings | - | Home |