Seattle plays Carolina after Beniers’ 2-goal game

Carolina Hurricanes (4-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (4-3-1, in the Pacific Division)

Seattle; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken host the Carolina Hurricanes after Matthew Beniers scored two goals in the Kraken’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets.

Seattle has a 4-3-1 record overall and a 2-2-1 record in home games. The Kraken have conceded 24 goals while scoring 26 for a +2 scoring differential.

Carolina has a 4-2 record overall and a 3-1-0 record on the road. The Hurricanes have a 2-1-0 record when scoring a power-play goal.

The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Ryker Evans has two goals and three assists for the Kraken. Shane Wright has over the past 10 games.

Shayne Gostisbehere has four goals and two assists for the Hurricanes. Jackson Blake has over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Kraken: 4-3-1, averaging 2.6 goals, 4.3 assists, 2.8 penalties and 6.2 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.

Hurricanes: 4-2-0, averaging 1.9 goals, 3.4 assists, three penalties and 6.2 penalty minutes while giving up 1.3 goals per game.

INJURIES: Kraken: None listed.

Hurricanes: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.