{"id":549083,"date":"2026-04-09T23:33:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T23:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/549083\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T23:33:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T23:33:28","slug":"how-to-watch-chicago-blackhawks-vs-carolina-hurricanes-april-9-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/549083\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Watch Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes (April 9, 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How to watch Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes tonight: Puck drops at 7:30 p.m. CT on CHSN+ and ESPN+. Streaming options, radio on WGN 720-AM and game preview for April 9, 2026 matchup.<\/p>\n<p>The Chicago Blackhawks open up a four-game homestand to conclude the 2025-26 NHL season on Thursday. The Carolina Hurricanes come to town with the Metropolitan Division already wrapped up. <\/p>\n<p>Game Details<\/p>\n<p>Teams: Chicago Blackhawks (28-36-14) vs Carolina Hurricanes (50-22-6)<\/p>\n<p>Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Puck Drop: 7:30 p.m. CT<\/p>\n<p>TV Broadcast<\/p>\n<p>Chicago \/ Blackhawks Market: Chicago Sports Network Plus (CHSN+)<\/p>\n<p>Seattle \/ Kraken Market: FanDuel Sports Network South<\/p>\n<p>National \/ Out-of-Market: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.web.plus.espn.com\/kO6EBz\">ESPN+ (streaming only)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Streaming Options<\/p>\n<p>Local Blackhawks viewers can stream on the CHSN app or website with a participating TV provider login.<\/p>\n<p>Out-of-market and national viewers can watch exclusively on ESPN+.<\/p>\n<p>Cord-cutters can also use live TV services such as <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fubo.tv\/stream\/tv\/?irad=343747&amp;irmp=2775011\">Fubo (Free Trial Available)<\/a>, or DIRECTV Stream that carry CHSN or FanDuel Sports Network South.<\/p>\n<p>Radio<\/p>\n<p>Blackhawks radio broadcast: WGN Radio 720-AM (full coverage in the Chicagoland area and online stream).<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-sm-font-size wp-elements-65f0d2a0492239f364191a9e0f5c9832 has-lg-margin-top has-no-margin-bottom\" style=\"color:#000000a1\" data-content-name=\"cta-middle-content-engagement\" data-track-content=\"\">Story continues below.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-heading has-lg-font-size has-no-margin-top\">More Sports News<\/p>\n<p>\t .wp-block-group__inner-container:has(> .embla),<br \/>\n\t.wp-block-group:where(.alignfull) > .wp-block-group__inner-container:has(> .embla) {<br \/>\n\t\twidth: calc(100vw &#8211; (var(&#8211;side-spacing) * 2)) !important;<br \/>\n\t}<br \/>\n\t.embla {<br \/>\n\t\tposition: relative;<br \/>\n\t\toverflow: hidden;<br \/>\n\t}<br \/>\n\t.embla__container {<br \/>\n\t\tdisplay: flex;<br \/>\n\t\tflex-wrap: nowrap;<br \/>\n\t\tgap: 0 !important;<br \/>\n\t\twidth: 75%;<br \/>\n\t}<br \/>\n\t.embla__slide {<br \/>\n\t\tmargin-inline-end: var(&#8211;column-gap);<br \/>\n\t}<br \/>\n\t.embla__arrow,<br \/>\n\t.embla__arrow:active,<br \/>\n\t.embla__arrow:target,<br \/>\n\t.embla__arrow:hover,<br \/>\n\t.embla__arrow:focus-visible {<br \/>\n\t\tdisplay: none;<br \/>\n\t\tposition: absolute;<br \/>\n\t\ttop: 50%;<br \/>\n\t\ttransform: translateY(-50%);<br \/>\n\t\twidth: 40px;<br \/>\n\t\theight: 40px;<br \/>\n\t\tmargin: 0;<br \/>\n\t\tpadding: 0;<br \/>\n\t\tline-height: 0;<br \/>\n\t\tbackground: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);<br \/>\n\t\tcolor: var(&#8211;color-primary);<br \/>\n\t\tborder-radius: 100vw;<\/p>\n<p>\t\tsvg {<br \/>\n\t\t\twidth: 24px;<br \/>\n\t\t}<br \/>\n\t}<br \/>\n\t.embla__prev {<br \/>\n\t\tleft: 0;<br \/>\n\t}<br \/>\n\t.embla__next {<br \/>\n\t\tright: 0;<br \/>\n\t}<br \/>\n\t]]><\/p>\n<p>Blackhawks vs Hurricanes Preview<\/p>\n<p>The season is winding down and the Chicago Blackhawks will look to rebound and return to their winning ways. After a <a href=\"https:\/\/ontapsportsnet.com\/nhl\/chicago-blackhawks\/sacha-boisvert-scores-first-goal-blackhawks-defeat-kraken-4-2\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">4-2 victory<\/a> over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, the Hawks followed it up with a <a href=\"https:\/\/ontapsportsnet.com\/nhl\/chicago-blackhawks\/blackhawks-fall-just-short-in-3-2-loss-to-the-san-jose-sharks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">3-2 loss<\/a> to the San Jose Sharks on Monday. With four games in front of the United Center faithful to close the season, now is the perfect time to stockpile some wins. <\/p>\n<p>The Hurricanes have wrapped up the Metropolitan Division on Tuesday after defeating the Boston Bruins 6-5 in overtime. The division crown is Carolina\u2019s <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/hurricanes\/news\/after-the-storm-canes-clinch-fourth-division-title-in-six-seasons\">fourth in six seasons<\/a>. Despite plenty of regular season success, the Canes are still looking for a proper playoff run and a shot at the Stanley Cup. 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