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The Carolina Hurricanes (31-16-4) host the Chicago Blackhawks (16-29-5) at PNC Arena on Thursday, January 30 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, with each team heading into the game following a victory. The Hurricanes are coming off a 4-0 win over the New York Rangers, while the Blackhawks knocked off the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 in their most recent game.
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As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which squad we project to win Thursday's game.
Over the last 10 games, the Blackhawks have gone 3-4-3 while scoring 30 goals against 31 goals conceded. On 17 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored five goals (29.4%).
Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this game expects a final tally of Hurricanes 4, Blackhawks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-439)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Hurricanes (-1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes are 31-16-4 overall and 4-4-8 in overtime games.
- Carolina is 8-3-2 (18 points) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Hurricanes scored only one goal, they lost every time.
- Carolina has scored exactly two goals in 10 games this season (2-6-2 record, six points).
- The Hurricanes have scored more than two goals 35 times, and are 29-4-2 in those games (to record 60 points).
- In the 17 games when Carolina has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 8-6-3 to record 19 points.
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Carolina is 24-11-4 (52 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents in 11 games, going 6-5-0 to record 12 points.
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks (16-29-5 overall) have posted a record of 2-5-7 in matchups that have required OT this season.
- Chicago has earned 10 points (3-7-4) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
- Chicago has earned six points (2-14-2 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Blackhawks have earned 30 points in their 23 games with three or more goals scored.
- Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in 15 games this season and has registered 12 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-9-0 (six points).
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 37 times this season, and earned 29 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | 3.35 | Goals Scored | 2.62 | 30th |
| 8th | 2.71 | Goals Allowed | 3.4 | 29th |
| 2nd | 31.9 | Shots | 24.6 | 32nd |
| 1st | 25 | Shots Allowed | 31.3 | 30th |
| 19th | 20.78% | Power Play % | 24.17% | 9th |
| 1st | 86% | Penalty Kill % | 81.25% | 11th |
Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina
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