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Hurricanes Edge Penguins in Thrilling Shootout Victory

3/11/2026

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Summary

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The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 in a shootout on March 10, 2026, at Lenovo Center, with Jackson Blake scoring the decisive shootout goal after Carolina blew a two-goal lead.
Logan Stankoven, Mark Jankowski, Seth Jarvis, and Alexander Nikishin scored for Carolina.
Bryan Rust scored twice for Pittsburgh.
The Hurricanes extended their home points streak to 12 games.
The Hurricanes will face the St. Louis Blues next.

History

Historical Context

The NHL expanded from six to twelve teams in 1967, marking its first growth since 1942 and ending the Original Six era. This expansion included franchises like the Los Angeles Kings and Philadelphia Flyers, driven by the need to secure a U.S. television contract and counter competition from rival leagues. The league's revenue surged by over 300%, setting the stage for hockey's growth in the southern U.S.

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Story summary

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 in a shootout on March 10, 2026, at Lenovo Center, with Jackson Blake scoring the decisive shootout goal after Carolina blew a two-goal lead.
Logan Stankoven, Mark Jankowski, Seth Jarvis, and Alexander Nikishin scored for Carolina.
Bryan Rust scored twice for Pittsburgh.
The Hurricanes extended their home points streak to 12 games.
The Hurricanes will face the St. Louis Blues next.

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