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2026-27 Preseason

Carolina Hurricanes at Los Angeles Kings NHL Predictions

2027-03-18 • Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles Kings vs Carolina Hurricanes @ 7:00 PM PDT

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
LAK: 34.1%
CAR: 65.9%
Expected Goals
LAK: 1.95
CAR: 4.68
Total Goals
Median: 6.6
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 51%

🥅 Goalie Matchup

LAK
Darcy Kuemper - 19-14-15 | 0.891 SV% | 2.78 GAA
CAR
Brandon Bussi - 31-6-2 | 0.894 SV% | 2.47 GAA
StatLAKCAR
Season SV%0.9130.901
Last 5 SV%0.8330.887
SV% vs Opponent0.878
GAA2.272.33
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • LAK at home vs CAR: 1-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-02-01CAR 3 - 2 LAKCARCAR
2025-10-18LAK 3 - 4 CARCARCAR
2025-03-22LAK 7 - 2 CARLAKCAR
2025-02-01CAR 2 - 4 LAKLAKCAR
2024-01-15CAR 2 - 5 LAKLAKCAR

🔮 Game Preview

This game is scheduled for 2027-03-18 at 7:00 PM PDT.

Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.