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Carolina Hurricanes vs Los Angeles Kings · Matchup Preview Based on 26-27 form — rosters current

Season 26-27
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CARNHL · HHN · ABTV
Carolina Hurricanes
Hurricanes
1–1–1
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Los Angeles Kings
Kings
0–1–1
Upcoming
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CARNHL · HHN · ABTV
Carolina Hurricanes
Away · Hurricanes
1–1–1
3 PTS
VS
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The read
Darcy Kuemper has not had an answer for Sebastian Aho: 6 goals on 29 shots. But Quinton Byfield has made a habit of hurting the Hurricanes: 6 points in the last 4 meetings.
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Los Angeles Kings
Home · Kings
0–1–1
1 PTS
Hurricanes
GOALIES
Kings
Brandon Bussi
Brandon Bussi
Expected
.872 SV% · 2.88 GAA · 0W
.881 SV% L5 · Cooling
VS
Darcy Kuemper
Darcy Kuemper
Expected
.724 SV% · 8.08 GAA · 0W
.767 SV% L5 · Cooling
Hurricanes
PROJECTED TOP LINES
Kings
L1
William Carrier · Sebastian Aho · Andrei Svechnikov
L1
Artemi Panarin · Quinton Byfield · Adrian Kempe
L2
Taylor Hall · Logan Stankoven · Jackson Blake
L2
Mats Zuccarello · Alex Turcotte · Alex Laferriere
L3
Nikolaj Ehlers · Jordan Staal · Jordan Martinook
L3
Trevor Moore · Erik Haula · Joel Armia
L4
Jesperi Kotkaniemi · Mark Jankowski · Eric Robinson
L4
Scott Laughton · Corey Perry
D1
Jaccob Slavin · Jalen Chatfield
D1
Brian Dumoulin · Drew Doughty
D2
K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
D2
Joel Edmundson · Brandt Clarke
D3
Shayne Gostisbehere · Mike Reilly
D3
Mikey Anderson · Cody Ceci
PP1
Andrei Svechnikov · Sebastian Aho · Jackson Blake · Nikolaj Ehlers · Shayne Gostisbehere
PP1
Mats Zuccarello · Quinton Byfield · Adrian Kempe · Artemi Panarin · Brandt Clarke
PP2
Taylor Hall · Jordan Staal · Logan Stankoven · K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
PP2
Alex Turcotte · Erik Haula · Alex Laferriere · Erik Gustafsson · Drew Doughty
PK1
Jordan Staal · Jordan Martinook · Jaccob Slavin · Jalen Chatfield
PK1
Erik Haula · Joel Armia · Mikey Anderson · Drew Doughty
PK2
Sebastian Aho · Eric Robinson · K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
PK2
Scott Laughton · Trevor Moore · Joel Edmundson · Cody Ceci
HurricanesProjected lines
L1
William Carrier · Sebastian Aho · Andrei Svechnikov
L2
Taylor Hall · Logan Stankoven · Jackson Blake
L3
Nikolaj Ehlers · Jordan Staal · Jordan Martinook
L4
Jesperi Kotkaniemi · Mark Jankowski · Eric Robinson
D1
Jaccob Slavin · Jalen Chatfield
D2
K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
D3
Shayne Gostisbehere · Mike Reilly
PP1
Andrei Svechnikov · Sebastian Aho · Jackson Blake · Nikolaj Ehlers · Shayne Gostisbehere
PP2
Taylor Hall · Jordan Staal · Logan Stankoven · K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
PK1
Jordan Staal · Jordan Martinook · Jaccob Slavin · Jalen Chatfield
PK2
Sebastian Aho · Eric Robinson · K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
KingsProjected lines
L1
Artemi Panarin · Quinton Byfield · Adrian Kempe
L2
Mats Zuccarello · Alex Turcotte · Alex Laferriere
L3
Trevor Moore · Erik Haula · Joel Armia
L4
Scott Laughton · Corey Perry
D1
Brian Dumoulin · Drew Doughty
D2
Joel Edmundson · Brandt Clarke
D3
Mikey Anderson · Cody Ceci
PP1
Mats Zuccarello · Quinton Byfield · Adrian Kempe · Artemi Panarin · Brandt Clarke
PP2
Alex Turcotte · Erik Haula · Alex Laferriere · Erik Gustafsson · Drew Doughty
PK1
Erik Haula · Joel Armia · Mikey Anderson · Drew Doughty
PK2
Scott Laughton · Trevor Moore · Joel Edmundson · Cody Ceci
Last Game (2026-10-03) · Oct 4 · 6:15 AM CT Zach Dooley · Oct 3 · 8:39 PM CT
Hurricanes
INJURY REPORT
Kings
Seth Jarvis
IR · Shoulder (surgery) · Expected back Oct 24
Otto Salin
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 6
Alexander Nikishin
OUT · Contract dispute · Expected back Oct 10
Jakub Dvorak
IR · Upper body · Expected back Oct 6
Jan Jenik
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 6
Kevin Fiala
IR · Left lower leg (surgery) · Expected back Oct 17
HurricanesInjury report
Seth Jarvis
IR · Shoulder (surgery) · Expected back Oct 24
Alexander Nikishin
OUT · Contract dispute · Expected back Oct 10
KingsInjury report
Otto Salin
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 6
Jakub Dvorak
IR · Upper body · Expected back Oct 6
Jan Jenik
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 6
Kevin Fiala
IR · Left lower leg (surgery) · Expected back Oct 17
Last Game (2026-10-03) · Oct 4 · 6:15 AM CT Zach Dooley · Oct 3 · 8:39 PM CT
STORYLINE
The Hurricanes won their last game and are 1-1-1 in their first 3 games. The Kings lost their last game in overtime and are 0-1-1 in their first 2 games.

Matchup Intel

Darcy Kuemper has not had an answer for Sebastian Aho: 6 goals on 29 shots. But Quinton Byfield has made a habit of hurting the Hurricanes: 6 points in the last 4 meetings.

The Hurricanes have owned this one lately, winning 10 of the last 13 meetings. Brandon Bussi has had trouble with Los Angeles, a .878 save percentage on 41 shots.

The numbers behind it
Matchup
Sebastian Aho has 6 goals on Darcy Kuemper (29 shots).
(Carolina)
6 goals on Darcy Kuemper
Matchup
William Carrier has 25 shots on Darcy Kuemper without a goal.
(Carolina)
0/25 vs Darcy Kuemper
History
Carolina has won 10 of their last 13 against Los Angeles. See the games →
10-3 last 13 vs LAK
Player
Quinton Byfield has 6 points in his last 4 games against Carolina. See the games →
(Los Angeles)
6 pts, last 4 vs CAR
Player
Kevin Fiala has 5 points in his last 4 games against Carolina. See the games →
(Los Angeles)
5 pts, last 4 vs CAR
Goaltending
Brandon Bussi has struggled against Los Angeles — a .878 save % on 41 shots.
.878 SV% vs LAK