Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 1/22/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

The Carolina Hurricanes (31-15-4) are hosting the Chicago Blackhawks (20-22-7) at PNC Arena on Thursday.

The Chicago Blackhawks were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 2-0 victory against the Jets in their previous contest . Chicago amassed 4 minutes in the box in this outing. Furthermore, they had 3 chances on the power play but didn't convert them into a score. The Blackhawks offense left a lot to be desired in the victory. In the game, they converted 2 of the 24 shots they put on net.

Chicago Blackhawks opponents have recorded 156 power play opportunities (8th in professional hockey) and have notched 24 goals in those attempts. The Blackhawks have seen 1,453 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .896. Chicago has tried 1,234 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.8%. At even strength, the Blackhawks have given up 127 goals while having 103 on the offensive side of the ice. Chicago has tallied 139 power play opportunities and they have scored 30 goals during those advantages, earning them a percentage of 21.58%. For the year, they have recorded 47 points and their points percentage comes in at .480. Pertaining to their goal scoring prowess, the Chicago Blackhawks have notched 133 goals (26th in pro hockey) this year and have conceded 151.

The man in net for this game is Spencer Knight. Knight has played in 128 matchups during his hockey career. He has earned a win-loss mark of 63-46-15 and was named the starter in 118 games. Opponents have tallied 334 goals versus Knight in his professional hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.83. Knight has had 3,567 shot attempts against him and he has 3,233 total saves. His save percentage currently sits at .906 during his 5,117 minutes on the ice. In his career, Knight has accrued 64 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .542.

In their last outing, Carolina went up against the Sabres in an outing where the Hurricanes notched a victory by a score of 2-1. They had 2 chances on the power play in this one and notched 1 out of those opportunities. The Hurricanes recorded 2 goals out of the 28 shots on goal they tried.

The Hurricanes have earned 136 goals at even strength and 33 goals (10th in professional hockey) while having more men on the ice. Carolina has tried 1,617 shots (2nd in the league) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 10.45%, while allowing the other team 1,207 shots. So far this season, the Carolina Hurricanes have earned 169 goals, 66 points, in addition to a points percentage of .660. They have permitted 143 goals to be scored by of a combination of 114 goals at even strength and 29 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have earned 151 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 21.85%. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 79.58% on their oppositions 142 power play chances, and their save percentage currently sits at 88.2%.

For the opposition you are likely to see Frederik Andersen defending the net. He has accrued 14,165 stops out of the 15,503 shots taken against him, giving him a save percentage of .914. Andersen has accumulated a career record of 315-145-56 and has played in 537 contests. He got the starting nod in 523 contests and has played 27,451 mins. Andersen's quality start rate is 56.2% and he has accumulated 294 quality starting assignments in his pro career. The opposition is averaging 2.56 goals per game and he has allowed 1,338 goals altogether.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Carolina

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