Carolina Hurricanes vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction: Carolina's Good Mood

Prediction for the NHL Carolina Hurricanes vs Los Angeles Kings match, which will take place on February 1st. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Carolina has gained excellent form. In five extreme games, they managed to earn ten points, having scored five victories in a row – over Minnesota (5:2), Islanders (5:2), Dallas (3:2 with OT), San Jose (5:4 with OT), and Boston (4:1). Thanks to this winning streak, the position of the Hurricanes in the NHL standings has improved. They rose to the second position in the Eastern Conference and the first in the Metropolitan Division, with 72 points.

In the current season, Los Angeles is competing for the playoffs. On the eve of the match with Carolina, the team has 62 points, as a result of which it can be content with third place in the Pacific Division standings and fifth in the Western Conference. It is worth noting that the Kings also performed exceptionally well in the last five-match stretch. They have three wins and two losses, with a total score of 15:17, the eighth indicator among all teams in the West.

Carolina is currently in a good mood. The team is approaching the home match after five wins in a row, and it is unlikely that it will want to interrupt a successful streak. Los Angeles, on the whole, looks good, but it feels like it could feel more comfortable on the road - 13 defeats in 27 games. In our opinion, the Hurricanes will still be able to earn two points against a strong opponent.