Chicago Blackhawks at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions
2026-01-22 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes 3 - 4 Chicago Blackhawks (SO)
🚨 Upset Loss (65% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CAR: 64.9%
CHI: 35.1%
Expected Goals
CAR: 3.54
CHI: 2.18
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 54%
Over 6.5: 38%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CAR
Brandon Bussi - 23-3-1 | 0.906 SV% | 2.16 GAA
CHI
Spencer Knight - 16-16-7 | 0.908 SV% | 2.62 GAA
| Stat | CAR | CHI |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.901 | 0.909 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.915 | 0.864 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | 0.903 |
| GAA | 2.33 | 2.63 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 60% • CAR at home vs CHI: 2-1
| 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 | 11:12 | CHI | Goal |
| 1 | 12:50 | CAR | Goal |
| 2 | 04:35 | CHI | Goal |
| 2 | 09:16 | CAR | Goal |
| 3 | 13:38 | CHI | Goal |
| 3 | 14:20 | CAR | Goal |
| 5 | 00:00 | CAR | Goal |
| 5 | 00:00 | CAR | Goal |
| 5 | 00:00 | CAR | Goal |
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 64.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 5.7
Score Breakdown
Carolina Hurricanes 3 - 4 Chicago Blackhawks
Expected: 3.5 - 2.2