PIT Penguins vs CAR Hurricanes Prediction: Who will turn out to be stronger?

Prediction for the NHL match which will take place on December 22. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Pittsburgh looks bad this season. To get into the playoff zone, they need to improve significantly. Now the team is in seventh position in the Metropolitan Division table with 31 points. We note that in three of the past four meetings they scored points - there were three wins and one defeat. After a humiliating 0:7 loss to Toronto, Pittsburgh managed to beat Minnesota 4:3.

Carolina also does not fairy in the current campaign, but at least they are in the playoff zone. Ahead of the meeting, the Hurricanes are fourth in the Capital Division standings with 37 points. That's not a bad result, but everyone knows the Hurricanes can do much better. After a series of four defeats in regulation time in a row, they managed to improve, and in five consecutive games they have already scored points. The day before, Carolina even beat Vegas 6:3.

We think that Carolina will be able to beat Pittsburgh in this meeting. The Hurricanes simply look better on the season, they have a day more rest, and also the opponent is extremely convenient. In the five previous head-to-head meetings, the Hurricanes have been stronger. Now we suggest to be reassured and take the final victory of the guests (including overtime and shootout).