The Penguins stick with their same lineup from last game’s win over Minnesota, including in net where Alex Nedeljkovic gets the chance to start again.
Let's do this pic.twitter.com/4c9c6H1DdR
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) December 21, 2023
The visiting Carolina Hurricanes are going with this group.
Time to work pic.twitter.com/A8qg4fet9K
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) December 21, 2023
First period
Tight, tight, tight early on, not much space for either team to operate. Shots are 2-2 at the first TV timeout, the most dangerous shot is one Rickard Rakell sneaks through the goalie.