diff --git a/src/videojs-http-streaming.js b/src/videojs-http-streaming.js
index 36137cd14..248bb4c68 100644
--- a/src/videojs-http-streaming.js
+++ b/src/videojs-http-streaming.js
@@ -378,7 +378,7 @@ class HlsHandler extends Component {
 
     // Handle seeking when looping - middleware doesn't handle this seek event from the tech
     this.on(this.tech_, 'seeking', function() {
-      if (this.tech_.seeking() && this.tech_.currentTime() === 0 && this.tech_.player_.loop()) {
+      if (this.tech_.currentTime() === 0 && this.tech_.player_.loop()) {
         this.setCurrentTime(0);
       }
     });