Carolina Hurricanes vs Seattle Kraken Picks and Prediction for Thursday November 12, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes will take on the Seattle Kraken Thursday afternoon inside Veikkaus Arena in Helsinki, Finland. The game is scheduled to begin at 12 PM ET, with coverage available on NHL Network. Carolina comes into Thursday with a 14-3-2 record this season, having won four of its last five games, including 2 in a row after a 7-goal win against Chicago last time out. Seattle enters the matchup 9-6-1 overall, having dropped three of its last five following a one-goal loss to the New York Rangers in its last outing. Carolina is a massive -290 favorite in this game. Seattle is a +235 and the total is 6.5.Stay in the action with our NHL Picks.
Carolina tries to keep it rolling
The Carolina Hurricanes offense is averaging 4.11 goals on 33.3 shots per game this season, and they have scored 24 goals across their last four wins. Defensively, Carolina is allowing 2.32 goals and 22.4 shots per game, but they gave up four goals in their most recent loss. Sebastian Aho is leading the Carolina offense this season with 26 points and 16 assists. Jackson Blake is second on the roster with 19 points this season. Andrei Svechnikov and Logan Stankoven are both tied for third on the team with 18 points, and Stankoven leads the team with 11 goals. Nikolaj Ehlers has added 15 points, and Shayne Gostisbehere is sixth on the team with 14 points this season.
Pyotr Kochetkov did enough in the net for Carolina last time out, giving up two goals on 20 shots to post a .900 save percentage. Jordan Martinook and Andrei Svechnikov led the Carolina offense last time out, scoring two goals each. Sebastian Aho chipped in heavily with one goal and two assists. Shayne Gostisbehere and Alexander Nikishin both added one goal and one assist each. Seth Jarvis and Jackson Blake rounded out the scoring with one goal apiece.
Key Injury Report for Carolina:
- William Carrier (Day-to-Day) - Nov 12
- Jordan Staal (IR) - Dec 3
Seattle looks for the home win
The Seattle offense is averaging 3.44 goals on 25.6 shots per game this season, but they have scored just six total goals across their last three losses. Defensively, Seattle is allowing 3.56 goals on 30.2 shots per game, and they've given up 15 goals across their last three losses. Berkly Catton is leading Seattle this season with 14 points. Kaapo Kakko and Chandler Stephenson are both tied for second on the roster with 13 points, and Stephenson leads the team with 11 assists. Brandon Montour has scored 12 points this season. Mackie Samoskevich and Jordan Eberle are both tied for fourth on the roster with 11 points each. Frederick Gaudreau has scored 10 points this season and leads the team with seven goals.
Joey Daccord was terrible in the net last time out for Seattle, giving up three goals on 10 shots to post a .700 save percentage in just under 14 minutes on the ice. Philipp Grubauer was much better, giving up just one goal on 16 shots to post a .938 save percentage. Jordan Eberle, Kaapo Kakko, and Vince Dunn led the Seattle offense, scoring one goal each.
Key Injury Report for Seattle:
- Nikke Kokko (IR-NR) - Nov 14
- Curtis Douglas (IR) - Nov 12
- Jared McCann (IR) - Jan 2
- Jacob Melanson (IR) - Dec 1
- Ryan Lindgren (IR) - Nov 19
Carolina Hurricanes vs Seattle Kraken Picks and Prediction
Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5
Carolina has been one of the most complete teams in hockey this season, and the Hurricanes should have a significant advantage against Seattle. The Hurricanes have been outstanding offensively, averaging more than four goals per game while consistently controlling the puck and creating scoring opportunities. Seattle has struggled to keep opposing teams off the scoreboard, and that could become a major issue against Carolina's relentless offensive pressure. The Hurricanes also have the defensive advantage, giving them multiple ways to control this matchup. Carolina is averaging 4.11 goals and 33.3 shots per game, while Seattle is allowing 3.56 goals on 30.2 shots. That gives the Hurricanes opportunities to create separation, although they will need to win by at least two goals to cover the puck line.
Total Pick: Over 6.5
Seattle has enough offensive talent to contribute to the scoring, but the Kraken's defensive struggles could be the biggest factor in pushing this game over the number. Carolina generates a high volume of shots and has several players capable of finding the back of the net. The Hurricanes should have plenty of opportunities against a Seattle defense allowing more than three goals per game. The neutral setting could create some early adjustments for both teams, but Carolina's offensive consistency should eventually take over. Expect the Hurricanes to do most of the scoring, with Seattle adding enough offense to push the game over the total.