Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - April 9

The Chicago Blackhawks (28-36-14) will aim to break 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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As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which squad we project to win Thursday's game.

The Blackhawks have gone 2-6-2 over the past 10 games, totaling 22 total goals (three power-play goals on 26 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 11.5%). They have given up 36 goals to their opponents.

Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this contest expects a final result of Blackhawks 4, Hurricanes 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+178)
• Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

• The Hurricanes are 50-22-6 overall and 14-6-20 in overtime contests.
• 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 finished 4-4-0 in the eight games this season when it scored two goals (registering eight points).
• The Hurricanes have scored at least three goals 57 times, and are 45-6-6 in those games (to record 96 points).
• In the 32 games when Carolina has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 22-9-1 record (45 points).
• In games when it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 46-14-4 (96 points).
• The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents in 12 games, going 3-7-2 to record eight points.

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

• The Blackhawks have a record of 28-36-14 this season and are 7-14-21 in overtime matchups.
• Chicago has earned 29 points (10-8-9) in its 27 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Blackhawks recorded just 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 two goals .
• The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals in 38 games, earning 54 points from those contests.
• This season, Chicago has recorded a lone power-play goal in 30 games has a record of 14-11-5 in those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 11-8-4 (26 points).
• The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 52 games. The Blackhawks went 17-25-10 in those contests (44 points).

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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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