Jarvis Leads Hurricanes Past Penguins with 3-Point Game

Carolina wins 5-1 as Jarvis scores goal and adds two assists

Mar. 23, 2026 at 2:06am

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Seth Jarvis had a goal and two assists to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-1 win over the host Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday afternoon. Nikolaj Ehlers, Sebastian Aho, Jalen Chatfield, and Mark Jankowski also scored for the Hurricanes, who have won four of their last five games. Frederik Andersen made 18 saves for Carolina, which was 3-for-5 on the power play. Egor Chinakhov scored the lone goal for the Penguins, who had their four-game point streak snapped.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Hurricanes in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, while the loss is a setback for the Penguins as they try to maintain their position in the standings.

The details

Aho's power-play goal just 47 seconds into the game gave Carolina a 1-0 lead. Ehlers' power-play goal in the second period made it 2-0, and Chatfield and Jarvis also scored with the man advantage to extend the lead. Chinakhov spoiled Andersen's shutout bid late in the third period, but Jankowski added an empty-net goal to seal the win for the Hurricanes.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 23, 2026.
  • Aho scored just 47 seconds into the first period.
  • Ehlers scored on the power play in the second period.
  • Chatfield and Jarvis also scored on the power play in the second period.
  • Chinakhov scored for the Penguins with 5:04 left in the third period.

The players

Seth Jarvis

A forward for the Carolina Hurricanes who had a goal and two assists in the game.

Frederik Andersen

The goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes who made 18 saves in the win.

Egor Chinakhov

The lone goal scorer for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the game.

Stuart Skinner

The goaltender for the Pittsburgh Penguins who made 21 saves in the loss.

Sidney Crosby

The star center for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with the same intensity and focus if we want to make the playoffs.”

— Rod Brind'Amour, Head Coach, Carolina Hurricanes

“We had a tough time generating offense tonight. We need to regroup and come out stronger in our next game.”

— Mike Sullivan, Head Coach, Pittsburgh Penguins

What’s next

The Hurricanes will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a playoff spot, while the Penguins will try to bounce back in their next game.

The takeaway

This game showcased the Hurricanes' offensive firepower, as they were able to capitalize on the power play and get contributions from multiple players. The loss is a setback for the Penguins, who will need to regroup and find a way to generate more offense if they want to maintain their position in the standings.