Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 29, 2026
Carolina Hurricanes9-2-2, 20 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Pittsburgh Penguins5-6-1, 11 ptsThe Carolina Hurricanes visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on CARNHL. The Hurricanes arrive at 9-2-2 and the Penguins at 5-6-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 29 | CARNHL | Scheduled |
Hurricanes vs Penguins Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Penguins play at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
| Matchup | Carolina Hurricanes at Pittsburgh Penguins |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | CARNHL |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh |
| Home team | Pittsburgh Penguins (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Away team | Carolina Hurricanes |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Hurricanes vs Penguins Start?
The Hurricanes vs Penguins start time is 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2026. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | Pittsburgh, Carolina |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Hurricanes vs Penguins
Carolina Hurricanes at Pittsburgh Penguins is on CARNHL, with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Pittsburgh and Carolina markets.
Hurricanes vs Penguins in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Hurricanes and the Penguins meet 4 times in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 26 | Pittsburgh PenguinsPITCarolina HurricanesCAR | CARNHL | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Dec 29 | CARNHL | Scheduled | ||
| Thu, Jan 7 | Pittsburgh PenguinsPITCarolina HurricanesCAR | CARNHL | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Mar 27 | Carolina HurricanesCARPittsburgh PenguinsPIT | CARNHL | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Hurricanes and Penguins
The Hurricanes are 9-2-2, 1st in the Metropolitan Division with 20 points and a last-10 record of 8-1-1. The Penguins are 5-6-1, 6th in the Metropolitan with 11 points and 3-6-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 9-2-2 | 20 | 2-1-1 | 7-1-1 | 51 | 33 | W1 | 8-1-1 | WOTWLW | |
| 12 | 5-6-1 | 11 | 4-1-0 | 1-5-1 | 40 | 40 | W2 | 3-6-1 | WWLLL |
Next Game for the Hurricanes and the Penguins
Carolina Hurricanes
The Hurricanes next play at Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET on CARNHL, DSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 31 | Carolina HurricanesCAR Detroit Red WingsDET | CARNHL, DSN | Scheduled |
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins next play at Ottawa Senators on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 31 | Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT Ottawa SenatorsOTT | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
FAQ About Hurricanes vs Penguins
What time is Hurricanes vs Penguins on Dec. 29?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Hurricanes vs Penguins on?
The game is on CARNHL. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Hurricanes vs Penguins being played?
At PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Carolina Hurricanes are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Hurricanes or the Penguins?
The Hurricanes. They are 9-2-2 with 20 points, against 5-6-1 and 11 points for the Penguins.
How many times do the Hurricanes and Penguins play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Hurricanes vs Penguins count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Hurricanes vs Penguins end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Hurricanes vs Penguins on national TV?
No. CARNHL is a regional broadcast, shown in the Pittsburgh and Carolina markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)