Power Play Primed – Hurricanes 5, Penguins 1
Mar 22, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Carolina Hurricanes left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27) congratulates Carolina Hurricanes center Seth Jarvis (right) on his goal during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The Carolina Hurricanes scored three power play goals and dominated the Pittsburgh Penguins, 5-1 on Sunday afternoon in the Steel City. The Canes controlled the puck most of the game and were holding the Pens to a paltry 12 shots on goal until the Pens finally found some offense with five minutes and change to go.
In all, the Hurricanes had 26 shots on goal to 19 for the home team. The Canes opened the scoring on a power play goal by Sebastian Aho just 47 seconds into the game. While Carolina had other opportunities in the period, they did not score again until Nikolaj Ehlers scored another power play tally six minutes and change into the second.
Ehlers had another excellent game as he contributed in many ways throughout. Three minutes later, Jalen Chatfield made the score 3-0 when his shot from the point found its way into the net. Ehlers found Seth Jarvis in front of the net in close during another power play and the score was 4-0 Carolina before the end of the second.
The Pens finally solved Fred Andersen later in the third period but Mark Jankowski zipped in an empty-netter to close out the scoring. Andersen has now won his last five starts and allowed just the one goal on 19 shots. Aho’s goal was his 25th, making eight seasons that he has scored 25 goals or more.
That is a new franchise record. The Canes travel to Montreal for their next match against the Habs on Tuesday night. Game Summary – https://www.