Overview

• Sidney Crosby scored his 19th goal of the season and the only goal in a shootout to secure a 2-1 win for the Pittsburgh Penguins over the Carolina Hurricanes.
• Penguins' goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic made 23 saves through regulation and overtime, and stopped all three Carolina attempts in the shootout.
• Teuvo Teravainen scored the only goal for the Hurricanes, who have now lost three of their last four games.
• The Penguins have now won four of their last five games.
• The Hurricanes' penalty kill turned away all five Pittsburgh opportunities with the man advantage, including one in overtime.