March 18 Matchup: Pittsburgh Faces Off in Key Battle
The Carolina Hurricanes will host the Pittsburgh Penguins in Raleigh on Wednesday. The game is set for March 18 with puck drop at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Game details
The matchup takes place at the Hurricanes’ arena in Raleigh, N.C. Broadcast coverage includes FanDuel Sports Network South and the FanDuel Sports Network App.
Radio listeners can tune to 99.9 The Fan. The Hurricanes App will also carry audio coverage.
Standings and recent form
| Team | Record | Points | Division | Last game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Hurricanes | 42-19-6 | 90 | 1st – Metropolitan | 5-1 loss vs. Columbus (Mar. 17) |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 34-18-15 | 83 | 2nd – Metropolitan | 7-2 win vs. Colorado (Mar. 16) |
Carolina outlook
Carolina sits atop the Metropolitan Division. The team will seek a quick response after a 5-1 defeat to Columbus on March 17.
They will aim to protect home ice and regain momentum before the postseason stretch.
Pittsburgh outlook
Pittsburgh holds second place in the division. The Penguins arrive off a convincing 7-2 victory over Colorado on March 16.
They will try to carry that offensive surge into this road contest.
What’s at stake
The March 18 matchup matters for divisional positioning. Carolina leads by seven points, so each result affects the standings.
On the road, Pittsburgh faces a key battle to close the gap. This game could shape the final playoff seeding.
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