The Carolina Hurricanes (31-15-4) host the Chicago Blackhawks (20-22-7) at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina on January 22, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes sit in second place in the Eastern Conference with 66 points and the Blackhawks rank 12th in the Western Conference with 47 points.
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Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks: Jan. 22 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: Lenovo Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.38 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.86 | 8th |
| Shots | 32.2 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 21.85% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.72% | 15th |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.71 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.08 | 17th |
| Shots | 25.2 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 21.58% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.52% | 2nd |
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Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Hurricanes
- A leading offensive player this season for Carolina, Sebastian Aho has put up 52 points.
- Andrei Svechnikov has 42 points (17 goals, 25 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- On 125 shots (for 14 goals) and 25 assists, Nikolaj Ehlers has recorded 39 points this season.
- In the 22 games Brandon Bussi has played this season, his save percentage is .906, 20th in the league.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has totaled 20 goals and 27 assists in 36 games for Chicago, good for 47 points.
- Tyler Bertuzzi has helped lead the attack for Chicago this season with 24 goals and 13 assists.
- Andre Burakovsky has scored 10 goals on the season, chipping in 20 assists.
- Spencer Knight is 14-13-6 this season, collecting 873 saves and giving up 83 goals (2.5 goals against average) with a .913 save percentage (eighth-best in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Hurricanes
Charles-Alexis Legault: Out (Hand),
Eric Robinson: Out (Upper Body),
Shayne Gostisbehere: Out (Lower Body),
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out For Season (Undisclosed),
Noah Philp: Out (Concussion)
Blackhawks
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
Andre Burakovsky: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Teuvo Teravainen: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2026 | Panthers | W 9-1 | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Devils | W 4-1 | Away |
| 1/19/2026 | Sabres | W 2-1 | Home |
| 1/22/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 1/24/2026 | Senators | - | Away |
| 1/29/2026 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 1/31/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15/2026 | Flames | L 3-1 | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Bruins | L 5-2 | Home |
| 1/19/2026 | Jets | W 2-0 | Home |
| 1/22/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 1/23/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 1/25/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 1/27/2026 | Wild | - | Away |