Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction: Moneyline, Props & SGP (Apr 9)
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Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction: Moneyline, Props & SGP (Apr 9)

Juan Pablo Aravena Juan Pablo Aravena
Moneyline PickCarolina Hurricanes
Player PropLogan Stankoven over 0.5 goals
Same Game ParlayOver 5.5 goals + Connor Bedard over 0.5 points + Andrei Svechnikov over 0.5 points
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Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks Main Match Info

Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks Moneyline Prediction

The Hurricanes have not only clinched a playoff spot already, but they’re in pole position to end the regular season with the best record in the Eastern Conference.

They have a four-point edge over the Tampa Bay Lightning, Buffalo Sabres, and Montreal Canadiens with four games to play. Their recent form has reinforced their status as the conference’s No. 1 seed.

The Hurricanes are coming off a 6-5 overtime win over the Boston Bruins, which marked their fourth victory in their last five encounters (W4, L1).

Even though this matchup will be played on the road, the Canes should still be a value pick on the moneyline. They’ve gone W3, L2 in their last five away outings and now face a Chicago side with little left to play for.

The Blackhawks have already been eliminated from playoff contention. If not for the Vancouver Canucks’ woeful season, they’d finish as the worst team in the Western Conference. Recent results support that outlook, as Chicago have lost four of their last five encounters, including Monday’s 3-2 defeat to the San Jose Sharks.

Motivation should play a massive role here. The Blackhawks are essentially playing for position in the 2026 NHL Draft, while the Hurricanes need to get another win to tighten their grip on the No. 1 seed in the East.

The talent gap between the squads is also significant, so the Hurricanes should be well positioned to secure the win at United Center.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop

If the Hurricanes are to win, they’ll need Logan Stankoven to be sharp in front of goal – regardless of who starts in net for Chicago.

Stankoven ranks seventh among Carolina skaters in points with 39 and also carries a plus-10 rating in 78 regular-season appearances.

Even though Stankoven “only” has 19 goals out of those 39 points, he’s ending the campaign on a hot streak with five goals over his last five outings. He also knows a thing or two about facing the Blackhawks from his previous tenure with the Dallas Stars.

Stankoven has recorded one goal and four assists in six games against Chicago in his career.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks Same Game Parlay

The Hurricanes have built their success on a dominant offence that scores 3.54 goals per game, the fourth-best mark in the league, and they’ll be facing a Blackhawks defence that allows 3.22 (25th).

Chicago’s attack has been poor, as they sit dead-last in goals with 2.55. However, this matchup could still produce plenty of goals, as each of Carolina’s last five encounters has produced at least six goals.

We’re pairing the over line with two productive players getting on the scoresheet. Connor Bedard, who has been the heart and soul of this Chicago team, has recorded five assists over his last five appearances and currently leads the Blackhawks in points with 72 in 65 games.

Another player who should step up here is none other than Andrei Svechnikov. One of the most versatile forwards in the league, the 26-year-old Russian winger ranks second on the Hurricanes roster with 69 points in 78 games and has recorded seven points over his last five outings.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks Team News

Carolina Hurricanes Team News

As has been the trend in recent weeks, the Hurricanes are close to full strength heading into this game and have very few injury concerns. The lone player sidelined is goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov, who will miss the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs due to a hip injury.

Chicago Blackhawks Team News

The Blackhawks will be without several players for this matchup due to injuries. The list includes Ryan Ellis (back), Matt Grzelcyk (upper body), Artyom Levshunov (hand), Shea Weber (ankle), and Oliver Moore (lower body). All five players are expected to miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign, which concludes on April 14.

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