The Saturday NHL slate includes the Carolina Hurricanes (4-0) visiting the Los Angeles Kings (1-3-1) at Crypto.com Arena, starting at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Hurricanes vs. Kings: Oct. 18 Viewing Options
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 9 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: ESPN+
Location: Los Angeles, California
Venue: Crypto.com Arena
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Hurricanes’ 2024-25 Stats
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Hurricanes vs. Kings Top Players
Hurricanes
One of Carolina’s top offensive options last season was Sebastian Aho, who registered 74 points in 79 games.
Having scored 32 goals and adding 35 assists a year ago, Seth Jarvis was a top contributor for Carolina over the course 73 games.
Carolina’s scoring effort last season was aided by Nikolaj Ehlers’ 67 points, including 39 assists.
Last season for Carolina, Pyotr Kochetkov (27-16-3) recorded a 2.6 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .897.
Kings
Quinton Byfield’s five points make him a pivotal offensive option for Los Angeles. He has two goals and three assists in five games.
Adrian Kempe has totaled five total points (1.0 per game) this season. He has two goals and three assists.
Anze Kopitar is a top contributor on offense for Los Angeles with zero goals and four assists.
Darcy Kuemper has an .868 save percentage (45th in the league), with 66 total saves, conceding 10 goals (3.4 goals against average). He has put up a 0-2-1 record this season.
Hurricanes vs. Kings Injury Report
Hurricanes
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out (Lower Body),
Jaccob Slavin: Out (Lower Body)
Kings
Kyle Burroughs: Out (Upper Body),
Corey Perry: Out (Knee),
Anze Kopitar: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Darcy Kuemper: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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