Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Game 15, Storm Warning; Lines, Notes

RALEIGH, NC — This article originally appeared on pittsburghhockeynow.com

The Pittsburgh Penguins (5-7-2) have blown a two-goal lead four times in the last eight games. They escaped with a point in a shootout loss on Tuesday, but that was against the decimated New York Islanders. The Penguins will not have a battered opponent on Thursday when they face the Carolina Hurricanes (9-2-0) at PNC Arena.

The Penguins have a three-game points streak (2-0-1), but the blown lead Tuesday stung and re-opened questions about the team’s ability to defend or remain engaged.

“We have to play better,” coach Mike Sullivan said angrily.

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