- Matchup: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Seattle Kraken
- Date: Monday, March 2, 2026
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
- Broadcast: Kraken Hockey Network
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The Seattle Kraken (27-22-9) are set to face the Carolina Hurricanes (37-15-6) at Climate Pledge Arena this Monday.
The Carolina Hurricanes recently achieved a thrilling 5-4 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning. In that game, Carolina accumulated 4 penalty minutes. They delivered a commendable offensive performance, capitalizing on 1 goal from 2 power play opportunities. Overall, the Hurricanes successfully converted 5 out of 33 shots taken during the match.
In terms of even-strength play, the Hurricanes have allowed 132 goals while netting 159. They rank 21st in the league, having faced 162 power play opportunities against them, which resulted in 32 goals conceded. Offensively, the Hurricanes have scored a total of 198 goals this season (6th in the league) while giving up 164. They have launched 1,852 shots with a shooting percentage of 10.7%. Currently, Carolina sits with 80 points, boasting a .690 points percentage. They have faced 1,416 shots against them, maintaining a .884 save percentage. The Hurricanes have also converted 39 out of 178 power play chances, achieving a conversion rate of 21.91% thus far.
In goal for Carolina will be Brandon Bussi, who has played in 28 NHL games. He holds an impressive record of 24 wins, 3 losses, and 1 overtime loss while starting all 28 games. Throughout his career, Bussi has allowed 63 goals, maintaining a goals-against average of 2.25. He has faced 658 shots, making 595 saves for a current save percentage of .904 in 71 minutes on the ice. Bussi has achieved 17 quality starts, reflecting a quality start percentage of .607.
In their last outing, Seattle faced the St. Louis Blues, falling short with a score of 5-1. The Kraken had 3 power play chances but failed to score, tallying only 1 goal from 24 shots.
This season, the Seattle Kraken have scored 163 goals, accumulating 63 points with a .543 points percentage. They have allowed 170 goals, with 124 scored against them at even strength and 46 during shorthanded situations. Seattle has netted 126 goals at even strength and 37 goals (15th in the league) while on the power play. With 168 power play opportunities, their power play percentage is currently at 22.02%. The Kraken have attempted 1,464 shots (29th in the league), achieving an 11.13% shooting percentage while allowing their opponents a total of 1,701 shots. They maintain a penalty kill percentage of 71.43% against 161 power play chances and have a save percentage of 90.0%.
Philipp Grubauer is expected to guard the net for Seattle. He has recorded 9,452 saves out of 10,405 shots faced, for a .908 save percentage. With a career record of 177 wins, 146 losses, and 36 overtime losses, Grubauer has participated in 393 games, starting in 357 of them. He has logged 19,664 minutes on the ice, boasting a quality start percentage of 52.9% and has achieved 189 quality starts throughout his career. The opposition averages 2.67 goals per game against him.
Who will triumph in tonight’s NHL matchup: the spread or the moneyline?
Predicted Winner: Carolina Hurricanes
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