Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes predictions, Apr 09, 2026

Apr 07, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Chicago Blackhawks

Carolina Hurricanes

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On April 9, 2026, the Chicago Blackhawks will face off against the Carolina Hurricanes in a highly anticipated NHL matchup at the United Center. The Blackhawks, struggling with form, have secured just one victory in their last five outings, indicating challenges in both offense and defense. Their recent performance may signal difficulties in capitalizing on home advantage.

Conversely, the Carolina Hurricanes come into this game with a more encouraging form, having won three of their last five games. Their current momentum suggests a well-rounded game strategy, particularly in transitioning play and maintaining defensive solidity, which could put them at an edge against a faltering Blackhawks side.

Bookmakers reflect this trend with odds of 4.18 for a home win against 1.68 for an away victory. Our model indicates a 23.1% chance of a Blackhawks win, a 21.6% draw, and a substantial 55% likelihood of a Hurricanes victory.

With the Blackhawks needing to turn around their form and the Hurricanes looking to capitalize on their current success, this matchup promises to be competitive but leans toward the visiting team’s favor. However, as always in hockey, unexpected outcomes are possible.

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Chicago
22.8%		 Draw
20.7%		 Carolina
56.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:4

Outrights of NHL Carolina Hurricanes: 13.8%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 4.21 4.77 1.71
Pinnacle 4.18 4.48 1.68

Latest Results

06.04.26 San Jose Sharks – Chicago Blackhawks – 3:2
04.04.26 Seattle Kraken – Chicago Blackhawks – 2:4
02.04.26 Edmonton Oilers – Chicago Blackhawks – 3:1
31.03.26 Chicago Blackhawks – Winnipeg Jets – 3:4 OT
29.03.26 New Jersey Devils – Chicago Blackhawks – 5:3		 05.04.26 Ottawa Senators – Carolina Hurricanes – 6:3
04.04.26 Carolina Hurricanes – New York Islanders – 4:3
02.04.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Columbus Blue Jackets – 5:1
31.03.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Carolina Hurricanes – 2:5
29.03.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Montreal Canadiens – 1:3

Facts

  • An outsider and one of the leaders will play in this match (ranked 15 and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • Carolina is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Chicago won 1.
  • Chicago has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Carolina has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Chicago may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Chicago has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, Carolina is the team to beat.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Chicago won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 16 matches, and goals 48:77. (average 2.4:3.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Chicago won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 24:32. (average 2.7:3.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    22.01.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Chicago Blackhawks – 3:4 penalties
    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

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche ✔ 76 44 6 10 16 287:196 110
    2 Dallas Stars ✔ 77 35 10 12 20 258:211 102
    3 Minnesota Wild ✔ 77 29 15 12 21 256:223 100
    4 Edmonton Oilers 77 30 9 9 29 265:257 87
    5 Anaheim Ducks 77 24 17 5 31 257:271 87
    6 Utah Mammoth 76 31 9 6 30 248:218 86
    7 Vegas Golden Knights 77 27 8 16 26 247:240 86
    8 Los Angeles Kings 77 19 13 19 26 211:236 83
    9 Nashville Predators 77 26 10 10 31 233:256 82
    10 San Jose Sharks 76 25 12 7 32 234:269 81
    11 Winnipeg Jets 77 27 7 12 31 221:234 80
    12 St. Louis Blues 76 29 4 12 31 205:238 78
    13 Seattle Kraken 76 25 7 11 33 212:243 75
    14 Calgary Flames 76 25 7 8 36 199:243 72
    15 Chicago Blackhawks 78 21 7 14 36 202:256 70
    16 Vancouver Canucks 76 15 7 8 46 201:295 52

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes ✔ 77 36 13 6 22 275:228 104
    2 Tampa Bay Lightning ✔ 77 39 9 6 23 279:215 102
    3 Buffalo Sabres ✔ 78 39 8 8 23 270:233 102
    4 Montreal Canadiens ✔ 77 32 13 10 22 269:242 100
    5 Pittsburgh Penguins 78 33 7 16 22 280:250 96
    6 Boston Bruins 78 31 12 9 26 259:240 95
    7 Ottawa Senators 77 34 6 10 27 258:238 90
    8 Philadelphia Flyers 77 24 15 12 26 228:231 90
    9 New York Islanders 78 28 14 5 31 226:229 89
    10 Detroit Red Wings 77 29 11 8 29 225:234 88
    11 Columbus Blue Jackets 77 27 11 12 27 241:238 88
    12 Washington Capitals 78 33 6 9 30 248:240 87
    13 New Jersey Devils 77 28 12 3 34 218:234 83
    14 Toronto Maple Leafs 77 23 9 14 31 242:275 78
    15 Florida Panthers 77 29 8 3 37 230:262 77
    16 New York Rangers 78 24 9 9 36 229:238 75

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 4 (20.7%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5 (16.56%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 6 (13.8%)

    4. Dallas Stars: 11 (7.53%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 12.5 (6.62%)

    6. Vegas Golden Knights: 13.5 (6.13%)

    7. Buffalo Sabres: 17 (4.87%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 18.5 (4.48%)

    9. Montreal Canadiens: 28.5 (2.91%)

    10. Ottawa Senators: 29.5 (2.81%)

    11. Pittsburgh Penguins: 32.5 (2.55%)

    12. Utah Mammoth: 32.5 (2.55%)

    13. Anaheim Ducks: 41 (2.02%)

    14. Boston Bruins: 56 (1.48%)

    15. Columbus Blue Jackets: 71.5 (1.16%)

    16. Los Angeles Kings: 88.5 (0.94%)

    17. New York Islanders: 116 (0.71%)

    18. Detroit Red Wings: 151 (0.55%)

    19. Philadelphia Flyers: 151 (0.55%)

    20. Nashville Predators: 251 (0.33%)

    21. San Jose Sharks: 401 (0.21%)

    22. Winnipeg Jets: 451 (0.18%)

    23. Washington Capitals: 501 (0.17%)

    24. St. Louis Blues: 1001 (0.08%)

    25. Seattle Kraken: 1751 (0.05%)

    26. New Jersey Devils: 1751 (0.05%)

    27. Calgary Flames: 3001 (0.03%)

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