Penguins Claim Victory with Malkin's Stellar Evening Performance
Pittsburgh Penguins (34-18-15, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (42-19-6, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p. m.
EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hurricanes -159, Penguins +134; over/under is 6. 5 BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Carolina Hurricanes after Evgeni Malkin scored two goals in the Penguins' 7-2 win against the Colorado Avalanche. Carolina is 13-4-1 against the Metropolitan Division and 42-19-6 overall.
The Hurricanes are seventh in NHL play with 230 total goals (averaging 3. 4 per game). Pittsburgh is 34-18-15 overall and 11-1-8 against the Metropolitan Division.
The Penguins have scored 229 total goals (3. 4 per game) to rank eighth in league play. Wednesday's game is the third meeting between these teams this season.
The Hurricanes won the last matchup 5-4 in a shootout. TOP PERFORMERS: Andrei Svechnikov has 25 goals and 34 assists for the Hurricanes. Nikolaj Ehlers has six goals and four assists over the past 10 games.