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The Carolina Hurricanes (50-22-6) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (28-36-14) at United Center in Chicago, Illinois on April 9, 2026, starting at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are first (with 106 points) in the Eastern Conference and the Blackhawks are 15th (70 points) in the Western Conference.
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Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks: April 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: United Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.54 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.95 | 8th |
| Shots | 32.3 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 23.7 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 24.68% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.37% | 12th |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.55 | 32nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.22 | 25th |
| Shots | 24.5 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 30.3 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 18.02% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.84% | 2nd |
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Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Hurricanes
- Sebastian Aho has been critical to Carolina's offense this season, putting up 79 points in 78 games.
- Andrei Svechnikov has 69 points (30 goals, 39 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Seth Jarvis has created 66 points for Carolina in 70 games this season, scoring on 14.5% of his shots and putting up 32 goals and 34 assists.
- Brandon Bussi (30-6-1) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .891 for Carolina.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard's 71 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Chicago. He has recorded 30 goals and 41 assists in 65 games.
- Tyler Bertuzzi has helped lead the attack for Chicago this season with 32 goals and 24 assists.
- Chicago's Frank Nazar is among the leaders on the team with 41 total points (15 goals and 26 assists).
- Spencer Knight has a .907 save percentage (15th in the league), with 1,377 total saves, allowing 141 goals (2.7 goals against average). He has put up an 18-23-11 record this season.
Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Hurricanes
Jalen Chatfield: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out (Hip)
Blackhawks
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
Oliver Moore: Out (Lower Body),
Artyom Levshunov: Out For Season (Hand),
Matt Grzelcyk: Out For Season (Upper Body)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4/2026 | Islanders | W 4-3 | Home |
| 4/5/2026 | Senators | L 6-3 | Away |
| 4/7/2026 | Bruins | W 6-5 | Home |
| 4/9/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Mammoth | - | Away |
| 4/13/2026 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 4/14/2026 | Islanders | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2026 | Oilers | L 3-1 | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Kraken | W 4-2 | Away |
| 4/6/2026 | Sharks | L 3-2 | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 4/11/2026 | Blues | - | Home |
| 4/13/2026 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 4/15/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |