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The Carolina Hurricanes (27-16-3) host the Chicago Blackhawks (15-28-3) at United Center on Monday, January 20 at 8:30 PM ET on ESPN+, with both teams heading into the game following a win. The Hurricanes took down the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in their last outing, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 5-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which squad will emerge victorious in Monday's hockey action.
The Blackhawks have totaled 27 goals during their last 10 outings, while giving up 38 goals. A total of 21 power-play opportunities during that span have turned into seven power-play goals (33.3%). They are 3-6-1 over those contests.
Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Monday
Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Hurricanes 4, Blackhawks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-308)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes (27-16-3 overall) have a 3-3-6 record in games that have gone to overtime.
- Carolina has 13 points (6-3-1) in the 10 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Hurricanes scored just one goal, they lost every time.
- Carolina has taken three points from the eight games this season when it scored two goals (1-6-1 record).
- The Hurricanes are 26-4-2 in the 32 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 54 points).
- In the 16 games when Carolina has recorded a lone power-play goal, it picked up 17 points after finishing 7-6-3.
- In the 35 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 21-11-3 (45 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents in 10 games, going 5-5-0 to register 10 points.
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have a 15-28-3 record this season and are 2-3-5 in games that have required overtime.
- In the 12 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up eight points.
- This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
- Chicago has six points (2-13-2) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Blackhawks have earned 26 points in their 20 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Chicago has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 13 games and registered 10 points with a record of 5-8-0.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-9-0 (six points).
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 33 times this season, and earned 25 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | 3.3 | Goals Scored | 2.59 | 29th |
| 9th | 2.76 | Goals Allowed | 3.41 | 30th |
| 2nd | 31.8 | Shots | 25 | 32nd |
| 2nd | 25.2 | Shots Allowed | 30.7 | 28th |
| 16th | 21.68% | Power Play % | 24.32% | 9th |
| 2nd | 84.67% | Penalty Kill % | 82.71% | 7th |
Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, January 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
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