Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Carolina Hurricanes - NHL Game Preview - March 18, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Wed Mar 18

11:00PM

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Carolina CAR--	-	-	-

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Penguins	3.30 GF AVG	2.86 GA AVG	24.70 Power Play
Hurricanes	3.41 GF AVG	2.83 GA AVG	22.20 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Sidney Crosby (C)	Lower Body	03-17-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 18
Kevin Hayes (RW)	Upper Body	03-13-2026Day-to-Day
Samuel Girard (D)	Upper Body	03-13-2026Day-to-Day
Caleb Jones (D)	Suspension	04-01-2026Expected to be out until at least Apr 2
Justin Brazeau (RW)	Upper Body	03-20-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 21
Filip Hallander (C)	Leg	03-15-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 16

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Shayne Gostisbehere (D)	Lower Body	03-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 17
Pyotr Kochetkov (G)	Hip	04-10-2026Expected to be out until at least Apr 11

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