Los Angeles Kings Set to Battle Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena

As the Los Angeles Kings prepare to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena, fans can anticipate an intense NHL matchup. The Kings have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, which could play a crucial role in their upcoming game.

In their last three games, the Kings have displayed both resilience and areas for improvement. They secured two wins out of three games, with one being an overtime victory against the Philadelphia Flyers where they managed to score four goals and win by a narrow margin. This victory was supported by a strong powerplay performance and an impressive faceoff win percentage of 66 percent.

However, consistency remains an issue for the team. In their most recent game against Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena, they suffered a loss with only two goals scored compared to Tampa Bay's five. The statistics from this game highlight some concerns; notably, they won only 41 percent of faceoffs and had a minus-15 plus/minus rating.

Despite these challenges, there are positive trends as well. The Kings showed significant improvement in goaltending during their match against the Florida Panthers where they emerged victorious with four goals while allowing only three past their netminder who saved 45 shots for a save percentage of 94 percent.

The venue may also influence the outcome as PNC Arena is known for its energetic atmosphere that can boost home team performance. However, it's essential for Los Angeles to focus on maintaining strong defense while capitalizing on scoring opportunities if they want to come out on top.

Fans can catch all the action from this exciting matchup scheduled for February 1st at PNC Arena in Raleigh or tune into NHL Network channel 215 nationally or BSW channel 692 locally to support Los Angeles Kings as they strive for another win on away ice.