Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in.

Pittsburgh Penguins (3-2-0, 6 points) When: 7:00 p.m. ET How to Watch: Local markets tune into Sportsnet Pittsburgh and Bally Sports South, nationally in America the game is televised game on NHL Network Pens’ Path Ahead: The Pens hit the road for a Sunday afternoon (3pm start) against Winnipeg and stay out West to play Calgary,

Sebastian Aho and Sidney Crosby are two of the best players to watch when the Carolina Hurricanes play the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Friday, October 18 at 7:00 PM ET. See below to read more about Hurricanes vs. Penguins leaders, insights, and a predicted winner.