Los Angeles Kings vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 2/1/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

The Los Angeles Kings (22-17-13) are headed to PNC Arena on Sunday where they will try to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes (33-15-5).

The Los Angeles Kings were on the losing side of the ice with a 4-1 defeat against the Sabres in their previous game. The Kings had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the defeat. In the game, they netted 1 out of the 38 shots they put on net. Moreover, they had 2 chances on the power play and notched 1 goal. Los Angeles compiled 30 minutes in the box in this matchup.

With respect to their goal scoring prowess, the Los Angeles Kings have earned 134 goals (30th in the NHL) this season and have allowed 142. For the year, they have earned 57 points and their points percentage comes in at .548. Los Angeles has tallied 156 power play opportunities and they have added 25 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 16.03%. At even strength, the Kings have surrendered 104 goals while scoring 109 on the offensive side of the ice. Los Angeles has taken 1,451 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.2%. The Kings thus far have had 1,416 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .900. Los Angeles Kings opponents have 170 power play tries (6th in pro hockey) and have tallied 38 goals in those chances.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Anton Forsberg. The opposition has notched 558 goals versus Forsberg in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 2.92. Forsberg has played in 210 games during his professional hockey career. He has a save percentage of .905 during his 10,117 minutes played. He has compiled a mark of 83-87-18 and he has gotten the start in 191 games. For his career, Forsberg has accrued 99 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .518. Forsberg has seen 5,865 shot attempts against him and he has 5,307 saves.

The last time they were on the ice, Carolina faced the Mammoth in an outing where the Hurricanes earned a victory by a score of 5-4. They had 5 power play attempts in this contest and scored 2 out of those attempts. The Hurricanes recorded 5 goals out of the 33 shots on goal they pursued.

The Hurricanes are sitting with 145 goals at even strength and 36 goals (11th in professional hockey) while on the power play. Carolina has taken 1,701 shots (2nd in pro hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.64%, while allowing the other team 1,290 shots. This season, the Carolina Hurricanes have a total of 181 goals, 71 points, in addition to a points percentage of .670. They have granted a total of 151 goals to be scored by way of 122 goals at even strength and 29 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have recorded 165 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 21.82%. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 80.54% on their opponents 149 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 88.3%.

Across the ice you will find Brandon Bussi in net. His opposition is averaging 2.25 goals per contest and he has relinquished 54 goals in total. Bussi's rate of quality starts comes in at 66.7% and he has 16 quality starts in his pro career. He has been a starter 24 contests and his ice time sits at 61 minutes. Bussi is the owner of a lifetime mark of 20-3-1 and has played in 24 contests. He has a tally of 520 saves out of 574 shots attempted, giving him a percentage of .906.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Carolina

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