Final Score: Hurricanes 7 - Blackhawks 2
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET
Hurricanes @ Blackhawks
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Probability
72%
28%
Projected margin: Carolina Hurricanes +1.1
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Hurricanes | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 49 | 40 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 4 |
| Stat | Hurricanes | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 78 | 78 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.6 | 2.6 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| Win percentage | 64% | 36% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 57% | 35% |
Recent Results
Hurricanes
vs Boston Bruins
Apr 7, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
@ Ottawa Senators
Apr 5, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs New York Islanders
Apr 4, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Apr 2, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Columbus Blue Jackets
Mar 31, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Montreal Canadiens
Mar 29, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs New Jersey Devils
Mar 28, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Montreal Canadiens
Mar 24, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Mar 22, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Mar 20, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
Blackhawks
@ San Jose Sharks
Apr 6, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Seattle Kraken
Apr 4, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Edmonton Oilers
Apr 2, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Winnipeg Jets
Mar 31, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ New Jersey Devils
Mar 29, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ New York Rangers
Mar 27, 2026 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Mar 26, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
@ New York Islanders
Mar 24, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Nashville Predators
Mar 22, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Colorado Avalanche
Mar 20, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4