NHL Odds: Hurricanes-Penguins prediction, odds and pick

Carolina Hurricanes beat Calgary Flames 3-2 to end their five-game losing streak. The Hurricanes are 11-6-5 and have already experienced five overtime losses this season. Pittsburgh is 11.8-3 and trails Carolina by two points in the Metropolitan Division.

Carolina is starting to work out the kinks and improve their power play. Antti Raanta made his official return in net on Saturday and stopped 18 of 20 shots for a .900 save percentage. The Hurricanes are playing the Penguins tonight. The Penguins are averaging 3.45 goals per game. Carolina is expected to cover the spread. They are going to take full advantage of their penalties.

The Penguins lost 4-1 to Toronto on Saturday. They are looking for a quick turnaround on Tuesday. Pittsburgh has the talent to cover the spread.

Sidney Crosby is leading the Penguins with 29 points. Backup goalie Casey DeSmith is filling in for Tristan Jarry, who is injured. Desmith made 37 saves and .902 save percentage in his last appearance. The Penguins need to win by more than one goal in order to have any chance of beating the Hurricanes.

The Penguins are favored to beat the Hurricanes by 1.5 goals. The teams have nearly identical records.