The Los Angeles Kings (23-17-13) take on the Carolina Hurricanes (33-15-6) this Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh. Both teams are entering this matchup on the second half of a back-to-back, having played on Saturday.
Game Essentials
- Time: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
- Venue: Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC
- TV/Streaming: FanDuel Sports Network, ESPN+
- Betting Odds: Hurricanes -194 | Kings +160 (Over/Under: 5.5)
The Matchup Breakdown
Los Angeles Kings
The Kings have struggled for consistency on their current road trip. While they secured a gritty 3-2 overtime win against Philadelphia on Saturday, their offense remains a concern, ranking near the bottom of the league with only 134 goals this season.
- The Kopitar Factor: Captain Anze Kopitar has recently returned to the lineup, which is a massive boost for their defensive structure and faceoff circles.
- Goaltending: Anton Forsberg is the likely starter. He has been solid recently (3-0-1 in his last four) and holds strong career numbers against Eastern Conference opponents.
Carolina Hurricanes
The Hurricanes are one of the league’s elite home teams (19-8-2). They are coming off a tough Saturday game against Washington where they blew a three-goal lead, so expect a motivated, high-pressure response from Rod Brind’Amour’s squad.+1
- Offensive Firepower: Led by Sebastian Aho (52 pts) and Seth Jarvis (23 goals), Carolina ranks 2nd in the league in shots per game.
- Goaltending: With Pyotr Kochetkov sidelined (lower body), rookie Brandon Bussi (20-3-1) is the likely starter. He has been a revelation this season with a 2.22 GAA.
Projected Lineups
| Position | Los Angeles Kings | Carolina Hurricanes |
| Line 1 | Laferriere — Kopitar — Kempe | Svechnikov — Aho — Jarvis |
| Line 2 | Kuzmenko — Byfield — Foegele | Hall — Stankoven — Blake |
| Line 3 | Fiala — Armia — Moore | Ehlers — Staal — Martinook |
| Goalie | Anton Forsberg | Brandon Bussi |
Key Insights
- Special Teams: Carolina’s power play is clicking at 21.8%, which could be the deciding factor against a Kings team that takes a high volume of penalties (6th most in the league).
- Head-to-Head: The Hurricanes won the previous meeting this season (4-3 in OT on Oct 18)