Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction Tommy Pro Tipster

The Carolina Hurricanes have shown a mixed form recently. They had a strong performance against the Florida Panthers, securing a 3-1 victory, with key contributions from Brent Burns and Jaccob Slavin. However, they struggled in their latest match against the Minnesota Wild, failing to score any goals. Players like Sebastian Aho and Jack Roslovic have been pivotal, with Aho scoring twice in their win against the New Jersey Devils. The Hurricanes have been effective in faceoffs, particularly in their game against the Devils where they won 61% of them. However, they need to work on reducing giveaways, which have been high in recent matches.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently experiencing a challenging phase. They managed a solid win against the Philadelphia Flyers with a 7-3 scoreline, thanks to standout performances by Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell. Despite this, they faced a setback against the Florida Panthers, losing 3-2. Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby remain crucial players, consistently contributing to the team's efforts. The Penguins have shown strength in powerplay situations, notably scoring three powerplay goals against the Flyers. However, they need to improve their defensive play, as seen in their higher number of giveaways in recent games.