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2026-27 Preseason

Carolina Hurricanes at Chicago Blackhawks NHL Predictions

2026-04-09 • United Center
Chicago Blackhawks 2 - 7 Carolina Hurricanes

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CHI: 31.2%
CAR: 68.8%
Expected Goals
CHI: 2.25
CAR: 5.78
Total Goals
Median: 6.6
Over 5.5: 63%
Over 6.5: 52%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 83% • CHI at home vs CAR: 0-3
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-09CHI 2 - 7 CARCARCAR
2026-01-22CAR 3 - 4 CHICHICAR
2025-01-30CAR 3 - 2 CHICARCAR
2025-01-20CHI 3 - 4 CARCARCAR
2024-04-14CHI 2 - 4 CARCARCAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CHI900.71
1CAR1300.62
2CHI900.49
2CAR1311.29
3CHI1400.79
3CAR1100.71
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

🎯 Shot Chart

Shot chart for Carolina Hurricanes at Chicago Blackhawks

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 68.8%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 8.0
Score Breakdown
Chicago Blackhawks 2 - 7 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 2.2 - 5.8