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The Carolina Hurricanes (3-1-1) will attempt to prolong a three-game win streak when they play the Chicago Blackhawks (1-4) on the road on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Here is our prediction for who will claim the victory in Saturday's game.
Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final score of Hurricanes 5, Blackhawks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-257)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Hurricanes (-1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes have a 3-1-1 record overall, with a 1-1-2 record in games that have required overtime.
- Carolina is 1-0-1 (three points) in its two games decided by one goal.
- Carolina has lost the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Hurricanes have scored at least three goals three times, and are 3-0-0 in those games.
- In the two games when Carolina has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 1-1-0 to register two points.
- When it has outshot opponents, Carolina is 3-1-0 (six points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents once, and lost in overtime.
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- This season the Blackhawks registered just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- Chicago failed to win the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Blackhawks have scored three or more goals two times, posting two total points across those games.
- Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in one game this season and won.
- When it outshoots its opponent, Chicago is winless (0-1-0) this season.
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents four times this season, and earned just two points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | 3.60 | Goals Scored | 2.00 | 28th |
| 14th | 2.80 | Goals Allowed | 4.20 | 27th |
| 7th | 30.8 | Shots | 20.0 | 32nd |
| 2nd | 21.0 | Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 22nd |
| 6th | 29.17% | Power Play % | 8.33% | 27th |
| 7th | 91.30% | Penalty Kill % | 64.29% | 26th |
Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
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