Games / NHL / Mar 18, 2027

Carolina Hurricanes vs Los Angeles Kings: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Carolina Hurricanes (14-3-2) visit the Los Angeles Kings (5-9-2) on Thursday, March 18, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET, at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA. TV: CARNHL, ABTV. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Los Angeles Kings vs Carolina Hurricanes.

NHLThursday, March 18, 2027

Carolina Hurricanes14-3-2

10:00 PM ETMar 18, 2027

Los Angeles Kings5-9-2

DateMar 18, 2027

Time10:00 PM ET

Venuecrypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA

TVCARNHL, ABTV

Team comparison

Carolina HurricanesLos Angeles Kings

Goals per game

4.1

2.8

Goals allowed per game

2.4

3.4

14-3-2Record5-9-2

1st in Metropolitan DivisionStanding7th in Pacific Division

8-3Road record / home record2-6

WWLWWLast 5LLWLW

W2StreakL2

Team stats

Carolina HurricanesLos Angeles Kings

Goals Against Average

2.32

3.44

Shots Against per Game

22.4

28.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

85.0

65.4

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

4.11

2.81

Shots per Game

33.3

28.0

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

22.2

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

164

170

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Carolina Hurricanes

Jordan Staal C · Calf

Injured Reserve

William Carrier LW · Knee

Day-To-Day

Los Angeles Kings

Erik Gustafsson D · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Out

Kevin Fiala LW · Lower Leg - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Jakub Dvorak D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Carolina HurricanesWWLWW

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 9-2

Nov 5, 2026 · at New York IslandersW 5-3

Nov 3, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsL 1-4

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Winnipeg JetsW 7-0

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Columbus Blue JacketsW 3-2

Los Angeles KingsLLWLW

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Nashville PredatorsL 0-3

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Pittsburgh PenguinsL 2-5

Nov 4, 2026 · vs San Jose SharksW 7-2

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Buffalo SabresL 2-3

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Ottawa SenatorsW 6-5

Season series

Series starts 1/30

Mar 18, 2027CAR 0, LA 0

Jan 30, 2027LA 0, CAR 0

Team pages

Carolina Hurricanes
Schedule, roster and stats

Los Angeles Kings
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Carolina Hurricanes vs Los Angeles Kings?

The game is on Thursday, March 18, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

How can I watch Carolina Hurricanes vs Los Angeles Kings?

TV: CARNHL, ABTV.

What are the records of the Carolina Hurricanes and Los Angeles Kings?

Carolina Hurricanes: 14-3-2. Los Angeles Kings: 5-9-2.

Who is injured for Carolina Hurricanes vs Los Angeles Kings?

Listed out or doubtful: Carolina Hurricanes: Jordan Staal. Los Angeles Kings: Erik Gustafsson, Kevin Fiala, Jakub Dvorak. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Carolina Hurricanes vs Los Angeles Kings played?

crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

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