Carolina will play its third game in 4 days and its second in 2. They played the Penguins in a back to back situation last time and still came out ahead. Back up goalie Raanta will be in net. He has been terrific in his last two starts, helped out by NHL's best defense. The Penguins are favored, and would like to show better against the Canes, but the Hurricanes have had their number lately, beating them twice in the last month, and seem to be more or less impervious to fatigue. Home ice is no particular advantage to the Penguins; they've won more often on the road. The Hurricanes have been particularly tough to score against lately. They shut out the Avs, and have had their last 5 games go under. This game features 2 excellent defenses and a pair of very strong goal-tenders. I prefer the total in this match-up, and I am wagering on the game to stay under the total.