Today, the lively "Penguins" will play against the struggling "Carolina". The hosts are aiming for a victory, but "Carolina" is not going to give up easily - they are determined to win and conserve their energy for the next game. Expecting plenty of goals, considering the attacking abilities of both teams. "Carolina" will be strong on set pieces and counterattacks. Preliminary prediction: a draw or a win for "Carolina".
In my opinion, Carolina has the advantage in the match against Pittsburgh. The Hurricanes demonstrate solid defense and physical conditioning, which will help them contain the opponent's attacks. Meanwhile, the Penguins have defensive issues, and their offensive firepower may not be sufficient to overcome Carolina's sturdy defensive block. Considering this, I lean towards Carolina winning this match.
There is an expected high-scoring match between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Carolina Hurricanes. The Penguins show excellent attacking play, scoring an average of 3.8 goals per game, but have weaknesses in defense. The Hurricanes, their opponents, are also active in attack and can capitalize on their opponent's mistakes. Considering the high scoring potential of both teams, a prediction of over 5.5 goals in total looks justified.
Не сыграет - Йеспер Фаст
травма - Брендан Лемье
Не сыграет - Мэттью Ньето
сотрясение - Блейк Лизотте
травма верх. части тела - Алекс Неделжкавик