Carolina Hurricanes vs. LA Kings: Lineups, Preview, and Viewing Guide
The Carolina Hurricanes are set to face off against the LA Kings in Game 5 of their season, maintaining their unbeaten streak. The match will take place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 18, at 9 p.m. ET. Fans can catch the action on FanDuel Sports Network South.
Carolina Hurricanes Overview
The Hurricanes are the only remaining undefeated team in the NHL, boasting a record of 4-0-0. They are coming off a solid 4-1 victory against the Anaheim Ducks, where both Seth Jarvis and Shayne Gostisbehere had standout performances with three points each. Alexander Nikishin also celebrated a milestone by scoring his first career NHL goal during this game.
Recent Performances
Key players for the Hurricanes have been consistently performing well. Notably, the following players have maintained point streaks:
- Seth Jarvis: 5 goals, 2 assists
- Sebastian Aho: 1 goal, 5 assists
- Shayne Gostisbehere: 1 goal, 6 assists
- Jackson Blake: 1 goal, 3 assists
- Alexander Nikishin: 1 goal, 3 assists
LA Kings Overview
In contrast, the LA Kings are struggling early this season. They have lost three consecutive games and recently fell 4-2 to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Kings’ defense and goaltending have not performed as effectively as in previous seasons, compounded by injuries to key players Anze Kopitar and Darcy Kuemper.
Injury Report
For the Kings, injuries are a significant concern:
- Anze Kopitar (foot injury)
- Darcy Kuemper (lower body injury)
- Kyle Burroughs (upper body injury)
Milestone Watch
A few players are on the brink of significant milestones:
- Sean Walker: 400th career game
- Jaccob Slavin: One point away from 300 career points
- Jordan Staal: One goal shy of 300 career goals
- Seth Jarvis: Recently scored his 100th and 101st career goals
Matchup History
Historically, the Hurricanes have had a favorable matchup against the Kings, holding a record of 40-38-8-3 all-time. In their last 17 encounters, Carolina has an impressive 11-5-1 record.
Projected Starting Goalies
The anticipated starting goalies for the game are:
| Team | Goalie | Record | Save Percentage | Goals Against Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Hurricanes | Brandon Bussi | 1-0-0 | 0.941 | 1.00 |
| LA Kings | Anton Forsberg | 1-1-0 | 0.867 | 3.89 |
This game promises to be an intriguing matchup as the Hurricanes look to extend their unbeaten streak while the Kings aim to reverse their fortunes.
