The Carolina Hurricanes welcome the Los Angeles Kings to PNC Arena on Saturday night in what promises to be an intriguing inter-conference matchup between two teams heading in opposite directions.
The Hurricanes enter the contest riding high with four wins in their last five games, including a recent 3-2 victory over the Blackhawks, while the Kings arrive in Raleigh looking to snap a concerning six-loss skid in their past eight outings.
Carolina's high-powered offense, averaging 3.4 goals per game, will test a typically stingy Kings defense that has recently shown cracks, surrendering 18 goals in their last five road games.
The matchup features several compelling storylines, including the recent addition of star winger Mikko Rantanen to the Hurricanes' lineup and the potential return of Carolina's Frederik Andersen, who has posted impressive numbers with a 1.94 GAA in limited action this season.
While the Kings have historically matched up well against Carolina, splitting last season's series, their current offensive struggles - scoring two or fewer goals in nine of their last ten games - present a significant challenge against one of the league's most complete teams.
As these two playoff contenders prepare to face off, the question remains whether Los Angeles can rediscover their scoring touch or if the surging Hurricanes will continue their dominant home ice performance.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Los Angeles Kings: who will win?
For tonight's Carolina Hurricanes vs Los Angeles Kings matchup, our predictive model gives the Hurricanes a 58% chance of defeating the Kings.
Carolina Hurricanes: 58% win probability
- Strong overall record (32-16 record, 2nd in Metropolitan)
- Excellent goal differential (+32, scoring 174 goals while allowing 142)
- Hot recent form (WWLWW in last 5 games)
Los Angeles Kings: 42% win probability
- Poor recent form (LLLLW in last 5 games)
- Lower scoring offense (135 goals in 49 games, 2.76 goals per game)
- Inconsistent road performance (26-17 overall record, 7th in Pacific)
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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Los Angeles Kings odds
| Carolina Hurricanes | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -170 (via bet365 US) | +150 (via Caesars Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Carolina Hurricanes have won 32 out of 52 matches this season.
- 2The Los Angeles Kings have won 26 out of 49 matches this season.
- 3With 68 points, the Carolina Hurricanes holds the 2nd position in the league standings.
- 4Los Angeles Kings's 58 points place them 7th in the rankings.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Los Angeles Kings form
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Los Angeles Kings head to head
Carolina Hurricanes
83%
Los Angeles Kings
17%
Jan 15, 2024
Carolina Hurricanes
2 : 5
Los Angeles Kings
Oct 15, 2023
Los Angeles Kings
5 : 6
Carolina Hurricanes
Feb 1, 2023
Carolina Hurricanes
5 : 4
Los Angeles Kings
Dec 4, 2022
Los Angeles Kings
2 : 4
Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 19, 2021
Carolina Hurricanes
5 : 1
Los Angeles Kings
Nov 20, 2021
Los Angeles Kings
4 : 5
Carolina Hurricanes
