Carolina vs Los Angeles Prediction 1 February 2026
🔊 Carolina and Los Angeles are set to face off in another NHL clash. This game promises to be a true battle for points in the standings, with the teams currently sitting in second and eighth place, respectively. Points are crucial here not only for securing playoff spots but also for boosting confidence ahead of the decisive part of the season.
Head-to-Head
📊Review of the official head-to-head statistics between the teams Carolina Hurricanes and Los Angeles Kings:
- played in 32 matches;
- the home team has 17 wins (including overtime), while the away team has 14;
- goals scored: 88 against 91;
- average total of the match - 4.81.
The last time the sides met was on 19 October 2025 at the arena of the team Los Angeles Kings - match score 3:4.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Carolina Hurricanes Team Overview
Carolina enter this matchup as the favorites, a status they have earned with their performance: 5 wins in their last 7 games. The team plays assertively on the attack, taking plenty of shots on goal and consistently scoring at least three goals per game. The Hurricanes are particularly formidable on home ice, where they impose a high tempo on their opponents and maintain puck control for the majority of the time.
A key factor is Carolina's roster depth: the team poses a threat not only through its star players but also thanks to its second and third lines, which regularly deliver results. Their defense is solid, and their goaltending allows them to maintain an advantage even during challenging stretches of the game.
Match Results: Carolina Hurricanes
Los Angeles Kings Team Overview
Los Angeles enter the matchup as underdogs, and there are valid reasons for this. The team has been inconsistent throughout the season and particularly struggles on the road. The Kings often face challenges in converting chances, and against teams with aggressive offenses, they frequently commit positional errors in defense. However, in their last two games, the Kings defeated Carolina with scores of 4-2 and 5-2.
Despite having experienced players and better statistics, Los Angeles sometimes struggles to maintain the opponent's high tempo for the full 60 minutes.
Match Results: Los Angeles Kings
Prediction for the 1st period
First Period Statistics: Carolina Hurricanes (home) vs Los Angeles Kings (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 28;
- Number of wins: 12 (41.38%) vs 9 (32.14%);
- Number of losses: 9 (31.03%) vs 12 (42.86%);
- Number of draws: 8 (27.59%) vs 7 (25%).
- Average total goals scored: 1.17 vs 0.57;
- Average total goals conceded: 0.93 vs 0.75.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 3;
- Number of losses: 1 vs 3;
- Number of draws: 5 vs 4;
- Average total for the first period: 1.4 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.4) vs 1.4 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.7).
- Carolina Hurricanes scored over 0.5 goals in the 1st period in 6 of last 7 home games against Los Angeles Kings (NHL).
- Carolina Hurricanes scored over 0.5 goals in the 1st period in 9 of last 10 home games (NHL).
- Carolina Hurricanes scored over 0.5 goals in the 1st period in last 5 games (NHL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 32;
- Number of wins for the home team - 17, for the away team - 14.
- Los Angeles Kings won with a +1.5 handicap in last 6 games against Carolina Hurricanes (NHL).
- Los Angeles Kings won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 games (NHL).
Prediction on the over/under
Statistics: Carolina Hurricanes vs Los Angeles Kings
- average total in the tournament: 6.13 vs 5.08;
- average total goals scored: 3.48 vs 2.66;
- average total goals conceded: 2.93 vs 2.83;
- Carolina Hurricanes: average total at home in the tournament - 3.83;
- Los Angeles Kings: average total away in the tournament - 2.82;
- last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 3.6 (home - 4.4) vs 2.6 (away - 2.83).
- Over 5.5 goals in last 9 Carolina Hurricanes games against Los Angeles Kings (NHL).
- Over 5.5 goals in 6 of last 7 Carolina Hurricanes home games against Los Angeles Kings (NHL).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The clash between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Los Angeles Kings promises to be intense and dynamic, thanks to the strengths of both teams: the attacking prowess of the hosts and the visitors' ability to perform well on the road. We anticipate an active contest with plenty of goals. However, we believe the hosts will have the upper hand in this matchup. Carolina's current form makes them clear favorites. Let's bet on a Carolina victory in regulation time.
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