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Carolina Skates Past Pittsburgh 2-1 - Recap

Carolina skated to a 2-1 victory over Pittsburgh on Saturday in NHL action at PNC Arena.

The Hurricanes were a -209 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 6.0.

Brady Skjei, and Jalen Chatfield each scored for the Hurricanes in the victory. Skjei opened the scoring for Carolina.

Frederik Andersen stopped 34 of 35 Pittsburgh shots in the victory.

Rickard Rakell scored for the Penguins, finding the net behind Frederik Andersen.

Casey DeSmith stopped 34 of 36 shots for the Penguins, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.

Carolina scored 0 times on 2 chances on the power play, while Pittsburgh went 1-for-6 with the man advantage.

Carolina outshot Pittsburgh 36-35 in the game.

Carolina looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Canucks. The Penguins will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Anaheim.