Hurricanes Dominate Penguins with 5-1 Victory

Carolina scores three power play goals to cruise past Pittsburgh

Mar. 23, 2026 at 4:35am

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The Carolina Hurricanes scored three power play goals and dominated the Pittsburgh Penguins, 5-1 on Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh. The Canes controlled the puck most of the game, outshooting the Penguins 26-19, and were led by strong performances from Sebastian Aho, Nikolaj Ehlers, and Jalen Chatfield.

Why it matters

The Hurricanes' convincing win over the Penguins showcases their potent power play and ability to control the pace of play against a tough opponent. This result could have implications for the playoff race in the Eastern Conference as the regular season winds down.

The details

The Hurricanes opened the scoring just 47 seconds into the game with a power play goal by Sebastian Aho. Nikolaj Ehlers then scored another power play tally in the second period, followed by a goal from Jalen Chatfield. Ehlers also set up a power play goal for Seth Jarvis to make it 4-0 Carolina before the Penguins finally got on the board late in the third period. An empty-net goal by Mark Jankowski sealed the 5-1 victory for the Hurricanes.

  • The Hurricanes scored the opening goal just 47 seconds into the game.
  • Nikolaj Ehlers scored a power play goal six minutes and change into the second period.
  • Jalen Chatfield scored three minutes after Ehlers' goal in the second period.
  • Seth Jarvis scored on the power play before the end of the second period.
  • The Penguins scored their lone goal late in the third period.

The players

Sebastian Aho

A forward for the Carolina Hurricanes who scored the opening goal of the game on the power play.

Nikolaj Ehlers

A forward for the Carolina Hurricanes who scored a power play goal and assisted on another in the game.

Jalen Chatfield

A defenseman for the Carolina Hurricanes who scored a goal in the second period to make it 3-0.

Seth Jarvis

A forward for the Carolina Hurricanes who scored a power play goal in the second period.

Fred Andersen

The goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes who made 18 saves and allowed just one goal in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We came out strong and really controlled the game with our power play. That was the difference today.”

— Sebastian Aho, Forward, Carolina Hurricanes

“Our power play was clicking, and we did a great job of limiting their chances. It was a complete team effort.”

— Nikolaj Ehlers, Forward, Carolina Hurricanes

What’s next

The Hurricanes will travel to Montreal to take on the Canadiens on Tuesday night.

The takeaway

The Hurricanes' dominant performance, led by their power play and strong goaltending, showcases their ability to control the pace of play against a tough opponent like the Penguins. This win could be a significant boost as the Hurricanes push for a high playoff seed in the Eastern Conference.