The Carolina Hurricanes (24-11-3) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (16-12-9) at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on December 30, 2025, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes rank first with 51 points and the Penguins are 13th with 41 points in the Eastern Conference.
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Hurricanes vs. Penguins: Dec. 30 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.29 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.84 | 10th |
| Shots | 32.4 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.4 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 17.8% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.19% | 16th |
Penguins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.14 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.16 | 17th |
| Shots | 28.4 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 29.7% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.65% | 13th |
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Hurricanes vs. Penguins Top Players
Hurricanes
- With 14 goals and 21 assists this season, Sebastian Aho is one of Carolina's top contributors (35 points).
- Shayne Gostisbehere has 29 points (four goals, 25 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- With 29 points through 34 games (19 goals and 10 assists), Seth Jarvis has been an important part of Carolina's offensive attack this season.
- Across 15 games played, Brandon Bussi has a goaltending record of 13-1-1. During those games, he's allowed 32 goals while recording 327 saves.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby has collected 20 goals and 19 assists in 37 games for Pittsburgh, good for 39 points.
- Bryan Rust is one of the impact players on offense for Pittsburgh with 32 total points (0.9 per game), with 15 goals and 17 assists in 35 games.
- Evgeni Malkin has posted nine goals on the season, chipping in 20 assists.
- Stuart Skinner is 11-11-4 this season, amassing 561 saves and allowing 74 goals (3.0 goals against average) with an .883 save percentage (55th in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Penguins Injury Report
Hurricanes
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out (Undisclosed),
Shayne Gostisbehere: Day-To-Day (Groin),
Charles-Alexis Legault: Out (Hand),
Seth Jarvis: Out (Upper Body),
Jaccob Slavin: Out (Upper Body)
Penguins
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg),
Caleb Jones: Out (Lower Body),
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl ),
Evgeni Malkin: Out (Upper Body)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Panthers | L 5-2 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Red Wings | W 5-2 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Rangers | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/30/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 1/1/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Devils | - | Away |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2025 | Canadiens | W 4-3 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 6-3 | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Blackhawks | W 7-3 | Away |
| 12/30/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |