Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes, Dec. 26, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins5-6-1, 11 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Carolina Hurricanes9-2-2, 20 ptsThe Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on CARNHL. The Penguins arrive at 5-6-1 and the Hurricanes at 9-2-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 26 | CARNHL | Scheduled |
Penguins vs Hurricanes Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Hurricanes play at Lenovo Center in Carolina.
| Matchup | Pittsburgh Penguins at Carolina Hurricanes |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | CARNHL |
| Venue | Lenovo Center, Carolina |
| Home team | Carolina Hurricanes (Carolina, United States) |
| Away team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Penguins vs Hurricanes Start?
The Penguins vs Hurricanes start time is 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Dec. 26, 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 | Carolina, Pittsburgh |
| 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 Penguins vs Hurricanes
Pittsburgh Penguins at Carolina Hurricanes 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 Carolina and Pittsburgh markets.
Penguins vs Hurricanes in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Penguins and the Hurricanes 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 | CARNHL | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Dec 29 | Carolina HurricanesCARPittsburgh PenguinsPIT | CARNHL | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Jan 7 | Pittsburgh PenguinsPITCarolina HurricanesCAR | CARNHL | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Mar 27 | Carolina HurricanesCARPittsburgh PenguinsPIT | CARNHL | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Penguins and Hurricanes
The Penguins are 5-6-1, 6th in the Metropolitan Division with 11 points and a last-10 record of 3-6-1. The Hurricanes are 9-2-2, 1st in the Metropolitan with 20 points and 8-1-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5-6-1 | 11 | 4-1-0 | 1-5-1 | 40 | 40 | W2 | 3-6-1 | WWLLL | |
| 13 | 9-2-2 | 20 | 2-1-1 | 7-1-1 | 51 | 33 | W1 | 8-1-1 | WOTWLW |
Next Game for the Penguins and the Hurricanes
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins next play vs Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on CARNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 29 | Carolina HurricanesCARPittsburgh PenguinsPIT | CARNHL | Scheduled |
Carolina Hurricanes
The Hurricanes next play vs Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday, Dec. 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on CARNHL, The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 28 |  Tampa Bay LightningTBLCarolina HurricanesCAR | CARNHL, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Penguins vs Hurricanes
What time is Penguins vs Hurricanes on Dec. 26?
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 Penguins vs Hurricanes on?
The game is on CARNHL. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Penguins vs Hurricanes being played?
At Lenovo Center in Carolina, home of the Carolina Hurricanes. The Pittsburgh Penguins are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Penguins or the Hurricanes?
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 Penguins and Hurricanes play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Penguins vs Hurricanes 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 Penguins vs Hurricanes 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 Penguins vs Hurricanes on national TV?
No. CARNHL is a regional broadcast, shown in the Carolina and Pittsburgh markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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