The Carolina Hurricanes (31-15-4, on a three-game winning streak) host the Chicago Blackhawks (20-22-7) at Lenovo Center. The game on Thursday, Jan. 22 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here is a look at which squad we pick to bring home the victory in Thursday's action on the ice.
Over the last 10 contests for the Blackhawks (6-4-0), their offense has totaled 26 goals while their defense has allowed 25 goals. They have registered 29 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored eight goals (27.6%).
Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this game calls for a final result of Hurricanes 4, Blackhawks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-297)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Hurricanes (-1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes are 9-4-13 in overtime matchups on their way to a 31-15-4 overall record.
- Carolina is 10-2-2 (22 points) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
- In the eight games this season the Hurricanes scored only one goal, they've finished 1-7-0 (two points).
- Carolina has finished 3-3-0 in the six games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering six points).
- The Hurricanes have scored three or more goals 35 times, and are 27-4-4 in those games (to record 58 points).
- In the 17 games when Carolina has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has an 11-5-1 record (23 points).
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Carolina is 29-9-3 (61 points).
- The Hurricanes' opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Hurricanes went 1-5-1 in those contests (three points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have earned a record of 4-7-11 in overtime games on their way to an overall mark of 20-22-7.
- Chicago has earned 16 points (6-7-4) in its 17 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Blackhawks scored just one goal in eight games and they lost every time.
- When Chicago has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned 11 points (4-6-3 record).
- The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals in 25 games, earning 36 points from those contests.
- Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in 20 games this season and has recorded 22 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 8-5-3 (19 points).
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 30 times this season, and earned 28 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | 3.38 | Goals Scored | 2.71 | 26th |
| 8th | 2.86 | Goals Allowed | 3.08 | 17th |
| 2nd | 32.2 | Shots | 25.2 | 30th |
| 1st | 24 | Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 26th |
| 12th | 21.85% | Power Play % | 21.58% | 13th |
| 15th | 79.72% | Penalty Kill % | 84.52% | 2nd |
Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina
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