The Chicago Blackhawks (28-36-14) will aim to halt a four-game home losing streak when they take on the Carolina Hurricanes (50-22-6) on April 9 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before this matchup, here is who we predict to take home the victory in Thursday’s hockey game.

In the past 10 games, the Blackhawks are 2-6-2 while putting up 22 total goals (three power-play goals on 26 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 11.5%). They have conceded 36 goals.

Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this matchup expects a final score of Blackhawks 4, Hurricanes 3.

Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+189)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.0 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

The Hurricanes have a 50-22-6 record overall, with a 14-6-20 record in games that have required overtime.
Carolina is 18-4-3 (39 points) in its 25 games decided by one goal.
In the 12 games this season the Hurricanes scored only one goal, they’ve finished 1-11-0 (two points).
Carolina has taken eight points from the eight games this season when it scored a pair of goals (4-4-0 record).
The Hurricanes have scored at least three goals 57 times, and are 45-6-6 in those games (to register 96 points).
In the 32 games when Carolina has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 22-9-1 record (45 points).
In the 64 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 46-14-4 (96 points).
The Hurricanes’ opponents have had more shots in 12 games. The Hurricanes finished 3-7-2 in those contests (eight points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have a 7-14-21 record in overtime matchups this season and a 28-36-14 overall record.
In the 27 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 29 points.
This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in 15 games and they finished 0-14-1 in those matchups.
Chicago has earned 15 points (5-10-5 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
The Blackhawks have scored three or more goals in 38 games, earning 54 points from those contests.
This season, Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in 30 games and registered 33 points with a record of 14-11-5.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 11-8-4 (26 points).
The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 52 times this season, and earned 44 points in those games.

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Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

When: Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois

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