Carolina Hurricanes at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Mar 22, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 5, Pittsburgh Penguins 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2026 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 5 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 1 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Seth Jarvis | C | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18:03 | 1.32 | 2.37 |
| 2nd | Jalen Chatfield | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 19:36 | 0.03 | 2.26 |
| 3rd | Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:15 | 1.22 | 1.88 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:47 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | Seth Jarvis | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 06:24 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | Seth Jarvis, Alexander Nikishin | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 09:15 | CAR | Jalen Chatfield | Eric Robinson | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 17:20 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | Nikolaj Ehlers, Andrei Svechnikov | 4v5 | 4–0 |
| 3rd 14:56 | PIT | Yegor Chinakhov | Bryan Rust, Sidney Crosby | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 18:56 | CAR | Mark Jankowski | Jackson Blake, Logan Stankoven | 6v5 | 5–1 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.73 | 2.54 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 56.9% | 43.1% |
| Power play | 3/4 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 48.6% | 51.4% |
| Hits | 21 | 29 |
| Blocks | 14 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 3 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 18:03 | 1.32 | 2.37 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:36 | 0.03 | 2.26 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 16:15 | 1.22 | 1.88 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:46 | 0.02 | 1.75 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:53 | 0.57 | 1.41 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:39 | 0.14 | 1.34 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:00 | 0.10 | 1.31 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:15 | 0.02 | 1.30 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:32 | 0.49 | 1.26 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:50 | 0.01 | 1.08 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:43 | 1.62 | 1.05 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:20 | 0.52 | 1.00 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:36 | 0.04 | 0.93 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17:17 | 0.86 | 0.80 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:07 | 0.16 | 0.78 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:25 | 0.08 | 0.76 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:04 | 0.00 | 0.66 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:09 | 0.03 | 0.16 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:16 | 0.35 | 1.03 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:07 | 0.22 | 0.18 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:13 | 0.22 | 0.07 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:05 | 0.41 | 0.03 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:51 | 0.01 | -0.01 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:07 | 0.12 | -0.18 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:53 | 0.39 | -0.25 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:37 | 0.40 | -0.30 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:33 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:05 | 0.00 | -0.32 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:53 | 0.00 | -0.34 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:47 | 0.00 | -0.55 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:02 | 0.08 | -0.56 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:47 | 0.05 | -0.71 |
| Ryan Graves | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:45 | 0.12 | -0.75 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:01 | 0.06 | -1.11 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:35 | 0.00 | -1.76 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:26 | 0.00 | -1.87 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 18 | 19 | 94.7% | 1.44 | W |
| Stuart Skinner | Pittsburgh Penguins | 21 | 25 | 84.0% | 2.14 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5–1 on Mar 22, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.54 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 4.73 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Seth Jarvis led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.37 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Stuart Skinner stopped 21 of 25, worth 2.14 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5–1 on Mar 22, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 5, Pittsburgh Penguins 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Seth Jarvis led all skaters at 2.37, on 1G, 2A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.54 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.73, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 26 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 19. High-danger chances went 15 to 18.
How did the goaltenders play?
Frederik Andersen stopped 18 of 19 (1.44 goals saved above expected); Stuart Skinner stopped 21 of 25 (2.14 goals saved above expected).