Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT)
Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington
TV: ESPN+ / Kraken Hockey Network / Prime Video / Sportsnet
Radio: 99.9 The Fan (Carolina) / Seattle Kraken Audio Network / SiriusXM NHL / NHL App
Game Context
The Hurricanes are 1st in the Metropolitan Division and among the top teams in the Eastern Conference with 82 points, riding a five-game win streak and 10-0-2 surge since mid-January while chasing the Presidents’ Trophy and home-ice advantage. The Kraken sit 4th in the Pacific Division (playoff bubble) with 65 points, fighting to stay in the Western wild-card race after a recent home win. This is the second and final 2025-26 meeting; Carolina won the first 3-2 on Jan. 10/11 in Raleigh. A Hurricanes victory would clinch the season series and extend their dominance; Seattle needs the two points at home to keep their slim playoff hopes alive.
Recent Form
Carolina Hurricanes (5-0-0 in last 5, 10-0-2 since Jan. 16):
- W 5-2 vs. Detroit (Feb. 28) – Taylor Hall & Shayne Gostisbehere 3 points each; Frederik Andersen 27 saves
- Strong third-period dominance and elite special teams during the streak (averaging 3.6 GF/G, 2.4 GA/G).
Carolina is 15-7-4 on the road and playing with elite structure and goaltending depth.
Seattle Kraken (3-2-0 in last 5, W1):
- W 5-1 vs. Vancouver (Feb. 28) – Jordan Eberle 2G-1A; Chandler Stephenson 1G-2A
- L 1-5 at St. Louis (Feb. 26)
- Mixed results post-Olympic break but strong at home (15-9-5).
Seattle is averaging high-event offense when rolling but has defensive vulnerabilities (averaging 3.0+ GA/G lately).
Injury Report
Carolina Hurricanes
- Pyotr Kochetkov (G) — OUT for season (hip – IR since late December)
- No other significant injuries reported; full forward and defensive corps available (Jaccob Slavin fully healthy after earlier return).
Seattle Kraken
- Ryan Lindgren (D) — Day-to-Day (upper/lower body – questionable)
- Max McCormick (LW) — OUT (long-term – IR)
- No other major absences; core group (Eberle, McCann, Stephenson, Daccord) expected in.
Key Player Matchups
- Top Lines: Sebastian Aho / Andrei Svechnikov / Seth Jarvis (CAR) vs. Jordan Eberle / Jared McCann / Chandler Stephenson (SEA) — Aho’s two-way dominance vs. Eberle’s hot streak (multi-goal game Saturday); Carolina’s speed should test Seattle’s transition.
- Defense/Physicality: Jaccob Slavin / Brent Burns (CAR shutdown pair) vs. Seattle’s blueline (potentially without Lindgren) — Slavin’s return has stabilized Carolina; Kraken lean on veteran mobility but lack depth.
- Goalie Duel: Frederik Andersen (CAR – .874 SV% but 3-0-3 lately) vs. Joey Daccord (SEA – projected starter, solid home numbers) — Andersen gives Carolina the edge in a low-event road game.
- Special Teams — Hurricanes elite PK and strong PP; Kraken opportunistic but vulnerable on the penalty kill at home.
Series History
- 2025-26 season: Carolina leads 1-0 (3-2 win on Jan. 10/11 in Raleigh).
- All-time regular season: Hurricanes have won 4 of the last 5 meetings.
- Recent trend: Games have been close (one-goal decisions); Carolina has covered as road favorites.
Betting Trends
- Hurricanes 8-0-2 in last 10 and strong as road favorites (covering in most wins vs. Western teams).
- Kraken 15-9-5 at home but 1-4 SU in recent home games vs. top Eastern clubs; +1.5 covers frequently.
- Total has gone Under in 7 of Carolina’s last 10 road games and in 6 of Seattle’s last 8 home contests.
- Carolina 5-0 SU in current streak; Kraken W1 but allowing goals in bunches when losing.
Game Odds
Carolina Hurricanes – 185
Seattle Kraken 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, March 1, 2026
