Penguins vs. Hurricanes scouting report

February 28, 2013 12:26 am

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Scouting report

Matchup: Penguins at Carolina Hurricanes, 7:08 p.m. today, PNC Arena, Raleigh, N.C.

TV, Radio: Root Sports, WXDX-FM (105.9).

Probable goaltenders: Marc-Andre Fleury for the Penguins. Cam Ward for the Hurricanes.

Penguins: Have won a game in Raleigh each of the past four seasons. ... C Sidney Crosby has two or more points in seven of the past 13 games. ... Are 9-0 when leading after two periods, 0-5 when trailing after two.

Hurricanes: Are 3-4 at home. ... C Jordan Staal has three goals in past six games after scoring one in first 12. ... Have allowed first goal in 14 of 18 games.

Hidden stat: Penguins have not gotten a hat trick against Hurricanes since franchise relocated from Hartford in 1997.


First Published February 28, 2013 12:00 am

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