Carolina Hurricanes at Chicago Blackhawks NHL Predictions
2025-01-20 • United Center
Chicago Blackhawks 3 - 4 Carolina Hurricanes
🚨 Upset Loss (51% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CHI: 51.4%
CAR: 48.6%
Expected Goals
CHI: 2.22
CAR: 3.30
Total Goals
Median: 5.0
Over 5.5: 47%
Over 6.5: 32%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CHI
Spencer Knight - 16-16-7 | 0.908 SV% | 2.62 GAA
CAR
Brandon Bussi - 23-3-1 | 0.906 SV% | 2.16 GAA
| Stat | CHI | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.909 | 0.901 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.864 | 0.915 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.903 | — |
| GAA | 2.63 | 2.33 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 60% • CHI at home vs CAR: 0-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-22 | CAR 3 - 4 CHI | CHI | CAR |
| 2025-01-30 | CAR 3 - 2 CHI | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-01-20 | CHI 3 - 4 CAR | CAR | CHI |
| 2024-04-14 | CHI 2 - 4 CAR | CAR | CAR |
| 2024-02-19 | CAR 6 - 3 CHI | CAR | CAR |
⚡ In-Game Win Probability
Goals
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 09:46 | CHI | Goal |
| 1 | 16:55 | CHI | Goal |
| 2 | 01:25 | CHI | Goal |
| 2 | 07:26 | CHI | Goal |
| 2 | 19:41 | CHI | Goal |
| 3 | 13:37 | CHI | Goal |
| 4 | 00:59 | CAR | Goal |
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 51.4%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 5.5
Score Breakdown
Chicago Blackhawks 3 - 4 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 2.2 - 3.3