Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 4/9/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Chicago Sports Network

The Chicago Blackhawks (28-35-14) will try to beat the Carolina Hurricanes (49-22-6) at United Center on Thursday.

The Carolina Hurricanes will look for better times on the ice after their 6-3 loss to the Senators their last time on the ice. Carolina tallied 4 minutes in the box in this outing. The Hurricanes had a middle of the road showing in the defeat. Additionally, they had 2 power play attempts and were able to net 1 goal. For the outing, they tallied a score on 3 of the 28 shots they put on net.

In the matter of their scoring capabilities, the Carolina Hurricanes have notched 270 goals (4th in pro hockey) for the season and have allowed 225. For the current season, the have a total of 104 points and their points percentage sits at .675. Carolina has accounted for 231 power play opportunities and they have notched 57 goals out of those chances, garnering them a percentage of 24.68%. While playing at even strength, the Hurricanes have given up 182 goals while earning 213 on the offensive side of the ice. Carolina has taken 2,498 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.8%. The Hurricanes have seen 1,835 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .877. Carolina Hurricanes opponents have recorded 216 power play opportunities (20th in pro hockey) and have earned 43 goals in those attempts.

The player in the crease for this game is Frederik Andersen. Andersen has played in 550 matchups throughout his NHL career. He has an overall mark of 322-149-58 and he has gotten the start in 536 games. Opponents have tallied 1,377 goals versus Andersen in his pro hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.57. Andersen has had 15,804 shots taken against him and has recorded 14,427 saves. He has a save percentage of .913 during his 27,484 mins between the pipes. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Andersen has accrued 299 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .558.

The last time they were on the ice, Chicago opposed the Sharks in a game where the Blackhawks went home in defeat by a score of 3-2. They had 3 power play attempts in this outing and converted 1 out of those opportunities. The Blackhawks had 2 goals of the 29 shots on goal they were seeking.

On the year, the Chicago Blackhawks have accounted for 197 goals, 70 points, and a points percentage of .455. They have allowed 248 goals to be scored by of a combination of 211 goals at even strength and 37 goals while they were shorthanded. The Blackhawks have 158 goals at even strength and 39 goals (25th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have earned 219 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 17.81%. Chicago has taken 1,887 shots (32nd in hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 10.44%, while allowing the opposition 2,341 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 83.77% on their opponents 228 tries on the power play, and their save percentage is 89.4%.

Across the rink you are going to see Spencer Knight protecting the goal. He has tallied 3,718 stops out of 4,107 shots tried, giving him a save % of .905. Knight has compiled a lifetime record of 67-55-20 and has played in 146 games. He was named a starter in 136 games and his ice time sits at 5,162 minutes. Knight's quality start percentage comes in at 52.9% and he has accumulated 72 quality starts in his NHL career. Opponents are averaging 2.86 goals per contest and he has surrendered 389 goals in total.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Carolina

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