Carolina vs Chicago Prediction 23 January 2026
🔊 The Chicago Blackhawks, who have struggled over the past four years, are heading to North Carolina for the first time this season to break their losing streak against the Hurricanes. Can the Blackhawks secure their first victory over Carolina since 2021? Let's delve into the dynamics ahead of this NHL regular-season clash.
Head-to-Head
📊 Chicago have struggled against Carolina for nearly five years now. The Blackhawks last defeated the Hurricanes in May 2021 (2-1 OT), and their most recent regulation win dates back to March of that year. In their last 8 encounters, it's been all about the Canes-winning seven times in regulation and once in overtime.
Despite this, the home team's scoring in the last 10 head-to-head matchups has been impressive. The Hurricanes have averaged 3.6 goals per game, while their opponents have managed just 2.0.
Head-to-head statistics Carolina - Chicago
Carolina Hurricanes Team Overview
The Hurricanes, after 50 games, hold the second spot in the Eastern Conference with 66 points, trailing only Tampa Bay, who have played two fewer games. Rod Brind'Amour's squad is riding a three-game winning streak, having secured victories against the Florida Panthers (9-1), New Jersey Devils (4-1), and Buffalo Sabres (2-1), allowing no more than one goal in each contest.
The Hurricanes have been exceptional at their home venue, Lenovo Arena, where they've scored at least three goals in 8 of their last 9 home games. Their average goal tally in these matchups stands at 4.4 goals per game.
On the injury front, in addition to the long-term absence of Russian goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov, forwards Noah Philp and Eric Robinson have been added to the list over the past couple of weeks.
Match Results: Carolina Hurricanes
Chicago Blackhawks Team Overview
In their previous matchup against Winnipeg (2-0), Jeff Blashill's squad snapped a three-game losing streak, securing a shutout for the second time in ten days. This victory slightly improved their standing in the Western Conference table (47 points in 49 games), but they remain six points adrift of a playoff spot.
The "Hawks" arrive in Raleigh with a decent scoring run on the road - Chicago players have netted at least two goals in 6 of their last 7 away games (averaging 2.4 per game). However, the Illinois team still ranks near the bottom in average goals per game this season (2.71), with only six clubs performing worse.
For the game in North Carolina, key forwards Teuvo Teravainen (the team's fourth-leading scorer) and Andre Burakovsky (third in goals and second in assists) are expected to return to the lineup. Frank Nazar's comeback after a month-long absence also seems likely. Meanwhile, the "Canes" have lost defensemen Shea Weber and Ryan Ellis for the remainder of the season.
Match Results: Chicago Blackhawks
Editor's Prediction
Carolina are in solid form and continue to vie for the top spot in the East. The "Lenovo Center" has turned into a fortress for the Eastern leaders in recent weeks-after their victory over the Sabres, the 'Canes extended their home winning streak to five games.
In head-to-head matchups with Chicago, Carolina have won 8 out of 9 home games-the last time the Hurricanes were defeated by the Blackhawks at home was in 2021, and in regulation time, it was back in 2015.
The current form and status of the teams are on different levels, so the hosts should face no trouble-Carolina to win in regulation time.
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