{"id":421763,"date":"2026-01-22T14:42:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T14:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/421763\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T14:42:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T14:42:17","slug":"carolina-hurricanes-game-51-lines-notes-and-how-to-watch-vs-blackhawks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/421763\/","title":{"rendered":"Carolina Hurricanes Game 51: Lines, Notes, and How to Watch vs. Blackhawks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thursday, the Carolina Hurricanes face the Chicago Blackhawks for the first of two meetings this season. Both teams will enter the game following one heck of a showing from their goaltenders in their previous games.<\/p>\n<p>During the Hurricanes\u2019 win against the Buffalo Sabres on Monday, Brandon Bussi played like a madman as he managed to stop pucks even the announcers thought had gone in. The very same day, Spencer Knight led the Blackhawks to victory with a 32-save shutout against the Winnipeg Jets as Chicago welcomed their former Captain Jonathan Toews back into the United Center.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Thursday\u2019s game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM EST.<\/p>\n<p>The Hurricanes have been on a heater in the dash to the Olympic break, with just seven games left. They have won seven of their last 10 and currently sit on a three-game winning streak. The Blackhawks, on the other hand, have won six of their last 10, with their latest win snapping a three-game skid.<\/p>\n<p>However, the Blackhawks have been missing notable players in their lineup over recent weeks due to both injury and illness. Frank Nazar is <a href=\"https:\/\/chicagohockeynow.com\/2026\/01\/21\/chicago-blackhawks-expect-key-returns-nazar-burakovsky-carolina-rookies-update\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:expected to make his return;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">expected to make his return<\/a> against the Hurricanes following a month-long absence after he took a slapshot to the jaw. Additionally, sentimental Hurricanes fans will likely notice a familiar face missing in Thursday\u2019s tilt, as the eight-year veteran of the team, Teuvo Teravainen, is currently dealing with an upper-body injury.<\/p>\n<p>Per the starter creases during practice, it appears that the goaltenders will be Frederik Andersen and Spencer Knight.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Andersen has struggled lately, but after he gave <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/frederik-andersens-stellar-night-fuels-063128809.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:one of his best performances of the season;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">one of his best performances of the season<\/a> in his last game, he appeared to have regained confidence. His numbers this season reflect the tumultuous season he\u2019s had thus far, with career lows in save percentage (.869) and goals against average (3.25). Additionally, he has posted a 7-10-3 record.<\/p>\n<p>On the flipside, Knight has shown impressive numbers despite the Blackhawks\u2019 struggles. He has notched a save percentage of .913 and a goals against average of 2.53 with three shutouts across a 14-13-6 record.<\/p>\n<p>Expected Carolina Hurricanes Lines<\/p>\n<p>Andrei Svechnikov \u2013 Sebastian Aho \u2013 Seth Jarvis<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Taylor Hall \u2013 Logan Stankoven \u2013 Jackson Blake<\/p>\n<p>Nikolaj Ehlers \u2013 Jordan Staal \u2013 Jordan Martinook<\/p>\n<p>Jesperi Kotkaniemi \u2013 Mark Jankowski \u2013 William Carrier<\/p>\n<p>Defense<\/p>\n<p>Jaccob Slavin \u2013 Jalen Chatfield<\/p>\n<p>K\u2019Andre Miller \u2013 Sean Walker<\/p>\n<p>Alexander Nikishin \u2013 Joel Nystrom<\/p>\n<p>Goaltenders<\/p>\n<p>Frederik Andersen \/ Brandon Bussi<\/p>\n<p>Expected Blackhawks Lines<\/p>\n<p>Ryan Greene \u2013 Connor Bedard \u2013 Andre Burakovsky<\/p>\n<p>Ryan Donato \u2013 Frank Nazar \u2013 Tyler Bertuzzi<\/p>\n<p>Nick Foligno \u2013 Jason Dickinson \u2013 Ilya Mikheyev<\/p>\n<p>Landon Slaggert \u2013 Oliver Moore \u2013 Nick Lardis<\/p>\n<p>Defense<\/p>\n<p>Alex Vlasic \u2013 Louis Crevier<\/p>\n<p>Wyatt Kaiser \u2013 Artyom Levshunov<\/p>\n<p>Matt Grzelcyk \u2013 Connor Murphy<\/p>\n<p>Goaltenders<\/p>\n<p>Spencer Knight \/ Arvid Soderblom<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Special Teams<\/p>\n<p>Carolina Hurricanes power play: 21.9% (12th)<br \/>Carolina Hurricanes penalty kill: 79.6% (16th)<\/p>\n<p>Chicago Blackhawks power play: 21.6% (13th)<br \/>Chicago Blackhawks penalty kill: 84.6% (2nd)<\/p>\n<p>Hurricanes Game Notes<\/p>\n<p>Eric Robinson <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/hurricanes-coach-provides-eric-robinsons-005942270.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:sustained an injury;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sustained an injury<\/a> against the Buffalo Sabres, and per head coach Rod Brind\u2019Amour, is expected to miss an extended period of time. Nonetheless, he participated in a partial practice with his arm in a sling.<\/p>\n<p>Shayne Gostisbehere, who is nursing a lower-body injury, is expected to remain out. Brind\u2019Amour was unable to provide an update or expected timeline, but said that he should know more once Gostisbehere resumes skating.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>How to Watch<\/p>\n<p>TV: ESPN+<br \/>Streaming: Hulu<br \/>Radio: 99.9 The Fan<\/p>\n<p>Related Headlines<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Thursday, the Carolina Hurricanes face the Chicago Blackhawks for the first of two meetings this season. 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