Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes Picks and Predictions for Tuesday March 10 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/10/2026, 12:35 AM ET

The Pittsburgh Penguins travel to face the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The game is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET and will be televised on ESPN+. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free NHL picks for more expert analysis and daily selections from the NHL.

Penguins Bring Potent Offense on the Road

The Pittsburgh Penguins enter this matchup with a strong 32-17-14 overall record and a solid 16-8-6 road record this season. Pittsburgh has had mixed results recently as they recently won over Boston 5-4 in overtime, recently lost to Philadelphia 4-3 in a shootout, recently lost to Buffalo 5-1, recently lost to Boston 2-1, and recently won over Vegas 5-0.

Pittsburgh has been one of the stronger offensive teams in the league this season, averaging 3.34 goals per game while allowing 2.82 goals against per contest. The Penguins generate 29.1 shots per game while allowing just 27.0 shots against, showing their ability to control possession and create consistent offensive pressure.

Special teams have also been a strength for Pittsburgh. The Penguins have scored 43 power play goals with a 25.0% conversion rate, while their penalty kill has been excellent at 84.7% after allowing just 28 power play goals. Pittsburgh has also produced 5 short-handed goals this season and has not allowed any short-handed goals against.

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Hurricanes Continue Dominant Season

Carolina enters this matchup with a strong 40-17-6 overall record and an impressive 23-8-2 record at home this season. The Hurricanes have played well recently as they recently lost to Calgary 5-4, recently won over Edmonton 6-3, recently won over Vancouver 6-4, recently lost to Seattle 2-1, and recently won over Detroit 5-2.

Carolina has been one of the most balanced teams in the league this season, averaging 3.49 goals per game while allowing 2.86 goals against per contest. The Hurricanes generate a strong 32.0 shots per game while allowing only 24.2 shots against, highlighting their ability to control play and limit opportunities for opponents.

The Hurricanes power play has produced 43 goals with a 22.5% success rate while their penalty kill sits at 79.5%. Carolina has also produced 6 short-handed goals this season and has not allowed any short-handed goals against, showcasing their aggressive penalty killing approach.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes Pick

Penguins vs Hurricanes Pick

Carolina Hurricanes Moneyline

Carolina has been dominant at home this season with a 23-8-2 record and consistently controls the shot battle in most games. While Pittsburgh has a strong offense, the Hurricanes’ ability to limit shots against and dictate the pace of play gives them the advantage in this matchup, especially in front of their home crowd.

Penguins vs Hurricanes Total Pick

Take the Over if the total is set at 6

I expect a fairly high-scoring game between these two strong offensive teams. Both clubs average well over three goals per game and feature efficient power plays that could create additional scoring opportunities. With both teams capable of pushing the pace offensively, the over looks like the best angle here.

Final Score Prediction: Hurricanes 4, Penguins 3

This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Monday.