Carolina at Los Angeles

Carolina is a road dog against an L.A. Kings team that has a losing home mark. The Hurricanes are 5-2 on the road against a team with a losing home record. Carolina started slow but has been on a nice run at 2-1 the last three contests, cashing as a dog of +155 and +115. Goalie Cam Ward had 26 saves that included a breakaway stop on Jarome Iginla in overtime, moments before Victor Rask scored the game's lone goal Wednesday at Colorado, 1-0. Backup goalie Eddie Lack went 2-1-0 against the Kings last season with a 1.62 GAA while Vancouver. L.A. ranks #27 in goals scored, #24 on the power play and #14 in goals allowed. L.A. had to plays last night at San Jose, while Carolina is well rested. The Kings are 1-4 when playing on no rest and 1-4 when their opponent scores two or fewer goals in their previous game. Los Angeles was outscored 12-2 in losing its first three games, all on home ice, so grab the big dog and play Carolina.