Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks predictions, Jan 22, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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In an exciting upcoming NHL matchup, the Carolina Hurricanes will face off against the Chicago Blackhawks on January 22, 2026, at the Hurricanes’ home arena.

Both teams have shown mixed form in their recent matches, with the Hurricanes winning 3 out of their last 5 games, while the Blackhawks have won 2 out of their last 5. The odds from bookmakers currently favor the Hurricanes to win at 1.55, with the Blackhawks as underdogs at 4.96.

The Carolina Hurricanes have been displaying solid performances, especially at home, which could give them an advantage in this matchup. Their recent form suggests a high probability of a home win at 57.8%. However, the Chicago Blackhawks should not be underestimated, as they have the capability to turn the game around with their tactical strengths.

In conclusion, this match is set to be a competitive and thrilling encounter between two evenly matched teams. While the odds may favor the Hurricanes, anything can happen in hockey, and the outcome will ultimately be decided on the ice.

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Carolina
61.4%

Draw
19.5%

Chicago
19.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:1

Outrights of NHL Carolina Hurricanes: 9.57% Chicago Blackhawks: 0.17%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.57	5.07	5.02
	1.55	4.77	4.96

Latest Results

19.01.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Buffalo Sabres – 2:1
17.01.26 New Jersey Devils – Carolina Hurricanes – 1:4
16.01.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Florida Panthers – 9:1
13.01.26 St. Louis Blues – Carolina Hurricanes – 3:0
12.01.26 Detroit Red Wings – Carolina Hurricanes – 4:3 OT

19.01.26 Chicago Blackhawks – Winnipeg Jets – 2:0
17.01.26 Chicago Blackhawks – Boston Bruins – 2:5
15.01.26 Chicago Blackhawks – Calgary Flames – 1:3
12.01.26 Chicago Blackhawks – Edmonton Oilers – 1:4
10.01.26 Nashville Predators – Chicago Blackhawks – 0:3

Facts

One of the top teams will play against one of the outsiders (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 13).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Carolina won 5.

Both teams have been playing unpredictably.

Recently, Chicago has had a series of home games.

In this match, Carolina is seen as the favorite.

We predict that Carolina will win today’s game, with odds of 1.56.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Carolina won 17 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 78:47. (average 3.9:2.4).

Including home matches between the teams, Carolina won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 42:20. (average 4.2:2).

Latest Head To Head

30.01.25 Carolina Hurricanes – Chicago Blackhawks – 3:2
20.01.25 Chicago Blackhawks – Carolina Hurricanes – 3:4 OT
14.04.24 Chicago Blackhawks – Carolina Hurricanes – 2:4
19.02.24 Carolina Hurricanes – Chicago Blackhawks – 6:3
27.12.22 Carolina Hurricanes – Chicago Blackhawks – 3:0

Standings

Main

Western Conference

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Colorado Avalanche	47	31	3	8	5	190:112	76
2	Minnesota Wild	50	19	9	9	13	161:143	65
3	Dallas Stars	49	23	4	9	13	163:139	63
4	Vegas Golden Knights	48	17	7	12	12	161:147	60
5	Edmonton Oilers	50	20	5	8	17	170:158	58
6	Utah Mammoth	49	19	6	4	20	153:135	54
7	San Jose Sharks	48	14	11	3	20	152:169	53
8	Anaheim Ducks	49	15	10	3	21	163:175	53
9	Seattle Kraken	48	15	6	9	18	133:147	51
10	Los Angeles Kings	48	12	7	13	16	125:136	51
11	Nashville Predators	48	16	7	4	21	138:161	50
12	Calgary Flames	49	17	4	5	23	127:145	47
13	Chicago Blackhawks	49	16	4	7	22	135:154	47
14	St. Louis Blues	49	18	1	8	22	120:168	46
15	Winnipeg Jets	48	17	2	6	23	144:150	44
16	Vancouver Canucks	49	10	6	5	28	129:180	37

Eastern Conference

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Carolina Hurricanes	50	22	9	4	15	173:145	66
2	Tampa Bay Lightning	47	24	6	4	13	166:120	64
3	Detroit Red Wings	50	21	9	4	16	157:153	64
4	Montreal Canadiens	49	17	10	7	15	168:164	61
5	New York Islanders	49	18	9	5	17	145:137	59
6	Boston Bruins	49	21	7	2	19	164:150	58
7	Buffalo Sabres	48	20	6	5	17	158:150	57
8	Pittsburgh Penguins	48	19	4	11	14	156:147	57
9	Toronto Maple Leafs	49	17	7	8	17	165:164	56
10	Philadelphia Flyers	48	16	7	8	17	143:150	54
11	Washington Capitals	50	21	3	6	20	159:148	54
12	Florida Panthers	48	22	3	3	20	146:160	53
13	New Jersey Devils	49	16	9	2	22	129:150	52
14	Ottawa Senators	48	17	5	7	19	159:163	51
15	Columbus Blue Jackets	48	13	9	7	19	148:160	51
16	New York Rangers	50	14	7	6	23	135:155	48

NHL Outrights

1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.4 (24.63%)

2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 7.5 (11.17%)

3. Carolina Hurricanes: 8.75 (9.57%)

4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9.5 (8.82%)

5. Edmonton Oilers: 10.25 (8.17%)

6. Florida Panthers: 11.5 (7.28%)

7. Dallas Stars: 17 (4.93%)

8. Minnesota Wild: 21 (3.99%)

9. Washington Capitals: 30 (2.79%)

10. Toronto Maple Leafs: 43.5 (1.93%)

11. Los Angeles Kings: 43.5 (1.93%)

12. Montreal Canadiens: 51 (1.64%)

13. Detroit Red Wings: 56 (1.5%)

14. Buffalo Sabres: 61 (1.37%)

15. New Jersey Devils: 71 (1.18%)

16. Utah Mammoth: 71 (1.18%)

17. New York Islanders: 71.5 (1.17%)

18. Ottawa Senators: 78.5 (1.07%)

19. Anaheim Ducks: 101 (0.83%)

20. Pittsburgh Penguins: 101 (0.83%)

21. Philadelphia Flyers: 126 (0.66%)

22. Winnipeg Jets: 151 (0.55%)

23. Nashville Predators: 151 (0.55%)

24. Boston Bruins: 176 (0.48%)

25. Columbus Blue Jackets: 251 (0.33%)

26. New York Rangers: 301 (0.28%)

27. San Jose Sharks: 351 (0.24%)

28. Seattle Kraken: 351 (0.24%)

29. Calgary Flames: 351 (0.24%)

30. St. Louis Blues: 501 (0.17%)

31. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.17%)

32. Vancouver Canucks: 626 (0.13%)

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