Preview: Surging Hurricanes Visit Inconsistent Kraken SEATTLE (Interstat) — The Carolina Hurricanes, riding a wave of offensive momentum, will face the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on Monday night in a cross-conference NHL matchup. The Hurricanes (38-21) enter on a three-game winning streak and have earned points in 10 of their last 11 contests. Their most recent victory was a 5-2 decision over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, powered by a three-point night from forward Taylor Hall. Hall has been a key catalyst, recording two goals and three assists over his last two games. Carolina’s depth has shown during this stretch, with contributions across the lineup. They narrowly defeated the Kraken 3-2 in their previous meeting in Carolina on Jan. 10. Conversely, the Seattle Kraken (28-31) have struggled for consistency. They are coming off a dominant 5-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday, led by Jordan Eberle’s two-goal, three-point performance. However, that victory was preceded by consecutive regulation losses to Dallas and St. Louis by a combined 8-2 margin. Eberle, with three goals in his last four games, will be central to Seattle’s efforts to build momentum. The Kraken have shown a capacity for explosive offense at home, including 5-1 wins over Toronto and Washington in late January, but have failed to sustain it. The game pits one of the league’s upper-tier teams against one fighting to stay in the playoff picture. According to National Statistical’s game simulator, the contest is projected to be close, with a predicted final score of 4-3 in favor of Seattle. For Carolina, the match opens a challenging four-game Western Canada road trip. Seattle begins a crucial five-game homestand, its longest of the season, looking to improve its record at Climate Pledge Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. PST.