The Seattle Kraken head to Raleigh to face the Carolina Hurricanes in an interconference clash, as the surging Kraken—riding a 10-game point streak—look to challenge a Hurricanes team on a three-game winning run after a mid-season dip. Carolina’s balanced attack and home dominance meet Seattle’s opportunistic offense, potentially leading to a fast-paced affair with special teams deciding the outcome amid key injuries on both sides.
Venue Location
Lenovo Center, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Puckdrop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT).
Recent Team Forms
The Kraken are on fire, riding a 10-game point streak (8-0-2) with a league-leading 18 points in that span, boasting a +14 goal differential.
They recently fell 3-2 in overtime to the Minnesota Wild on January 8 but won 7-4 against the Edmonton Oilers on January 5 and 5-1 over the Calgary Flames on January 2, averaging 4.1 goals scored and 2.7 allowed per game during the streak.
On the road, Seattle is 10-7-4, winning five of their last seven away games with improved puck possession (51.8% Corsi For).
The Hurricanes have rebounded with a three-game winning streak after a 2-6-0 rut, posting a +9 goal differential in those wins.
They crushed the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 on January 8, 7-5 over the Boston Bruins on January 6, and 4-1 against the Calgary Flames on January 3, averaging 5.3 goals scored and 4.0 allowed in recent outings.
At home, Carolina is 14-8-1, with a 10-4-2 record in one-goal games and elite shot suppression (28.5 shots against per game).
Injury Report
Seattle Kraken:
Jordan Eberle (RW): Out (Upper body; injured prior to January 8 game, expected to miss at least January 10).
Jaden Schwartz (C): IR (Undisclosed; out until at least January 10).
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Brandon Montour (D): IR (Hand; out 4 weeks from December 22, expected back mid-January).
Max McCormick (LW): Out (Long-term; post-hip surgery, out for 2025-26 season).
These losses deplete Seattle’s forward depth and blue line, forcing reliance on players like Jared McCann and Vince Dunn.
Carolina Hurricanes:
Pyotr Kochetkov (G): Out (Lower body; underwent surgery, expected to miss rest of season).
Jaccob Slavin (D): Day-to-day (Undisclosed; missed January 8 game).
No other major injuries reported as of January 9, but the team has managed a five-player report recently, with Kochetkov’s absence straining goaltending depth.
Player Matchups to Watch
Injuries shift lineups, but key duels feature Seattle’s opportunistic scorers against Carolina’s structured defense, potentially leading to a transition-heavy game.
Jared McCann (Kraken C) vs. Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes C): McCann steps up with Eberle out, leading Seattle in goals (projected 0.62 goals/game, 3.4 shots/game).
He’ll face Aho’s two-way excellence (team-leading points, 54% faceoffs), who thrives in matchups.
Oliver Bjorkstrand (Kraken RW) vs. Jake Guentzel (Hurricanes LW): Bjorkstrand’s shot volume (3+ shots in 8 of last 10) tests Guentzel’s speed and finishing (0.58 goals/game).
Vince Dunn (Kraken D) vs. Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes RW): Dunn anchors Seattle’s blue line with puck-moving (0.55 points/game from D), facing Svechnikov’s physicality and power-play threat.
Goaltending: Joey Daccord (Kraken, filling in) vs. Frederik Andersen (Hurricanes) – Andersen projects 26 saves with a .915 save percentage edge.
Series History
The Hurricanes hold a 5-3-0 all-time record against the Kraken in eight meetings.
Carolina has won three of the last four, including a 3-2 victory on December 3, 2024. In Raleigh, the Hurricanes are 3-1 against Seattle, outscoring them 12-8 in those games. Contests are often low-scoring, with the under hitting in 4 of 6.
Betting Trends
Hurricanes are 66.5% implied to win, going 4-1 in last 5 home games and 7-3 ATS as favorites.
Kraken are 8-0-2 in last 10 but 3-7 ATS on the road.
The over has hit in 5 of Carolina’s last 8 home games and 4 of Seattle’s last 6 road contests.
Game Odds
Seattle Kraken 6.5
Carolina Hurricanes – 290
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 9, 2026
