Should you wager on Sidney Crosby to light the lamp when the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Carolina Hurricanes face off on Sunday at 6:00 PM ET? In the article below, we dissect all the stats you need to know before making any bets.

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Will Sidney Crosby score a goal against the Hurricanes?

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Crosby stats and insights

• In nine of 40 games this season, Crosby has scored — including two games with multiple goals.
• In two games against the Hurricanes this season, he has taken four shots, but has not scored a goal.
• Crosby has picked up five goals and nine assists on the power play.
• Crosby averages 3.0 shots per game, and has a shooting percentage of 9.3%.

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Hurricanes defensive stats

• The Hurricanes have conceded 109 goals in total (2.8 per game), which ranks ninth in the NHL for fewest goals allowed.
• So far this season, the Hurricanes have not shut out an opponent. They are averaging 19.0 hits and 11.3 blocked shots per game.

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Crosby recent games

Penguins vs. Hurricanes game info

• Game Day: Sunday, January 5, 2025
• Game Time: 6:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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