Blackhawks vs Hurricanes Prediction 1/22/26 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Blackhawks vs Hurricanes Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 22^nd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Carolina Hurricanes Preview

The Hurricanes have 66 points this season with a 31-15-4 record, and are 20-30 ATS and 27-23 in over/under. They have a 18-8-1 home record and a 13-7-3 road record and are sitting 1st in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 2-1 home win over the Sabres, and their previous three games were a 4-1 road win over the Devils, a 9-1 home win over the Panthers, and a 3-0 road loss to the Blues.

Offensively, the Hurricanes are averaging 3.38 goals per game and are scoring 21.9% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.86 goals per game and are killing 79.7% of their opponent’s power plays.

Sebastian Aho leads the Hurricanes with 52 points and 35 assists, while Seth Jarvis leads the team in goals with 22. Brandon Bussi is the starting goalie for the Hurricanes, and he has a 18-3-1 record, with 2.20 GAA and .906 SV%. Frederik Andersen is the backup goalie and he has a 7-10-3 record, with 3.25 GAA and .869 SV%.

Chicago Blackhawks Preview

The Blackhawks have 47 points this season with a 20-22-7 record, and are 32-17 ATS and 20-29 in over/under. They have a 11-12-4 home record and a 9-10-3 road record and are sitting 7th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 2-0 home win over the Jets, and their previous three games were a 5-2 home loss to the Bruins, a 3-1 home loss to the Flames, and a 4-1 home loss to the Oilers.

Offensively, the Blackhawks are averaging 2.71 goals per game and are scoring 21.6% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.08 goals per game and are killing 84.6% of their opponent’s power plays.

Connor Bedard leads the Blackhawks with 48 points and 28 assists, while Tyler Bertuzzi leads the team in goals with 24. Spencer Knight is the starting goalie for the Blackhawks, and he has a 14-13-6 record, with 2.53 GAA and .913 SV%. Arvid Soderblom is the backup goalie and he has a 5-8-1 record, with 3.97 GAA and .868 SV%.

Chicago Blackhawks @ Carolina Hurricanes Betting Trends: January 22, 2026

Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win

• The Hurricanes have won each of their last eight games against the Blackhawks.
• The Blackhawks have lost each of their last six games at Lenovo Center following a win.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games at Lenovo Center against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in four of their last five games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The Hurricanes have won the second period in each of their last six games against the Blackhawks when trailing after the first period.

Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win

• The Blackhawks have won each of their last three games as road underdogs.
• The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 night games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven home games following a home win.
• In each of the Blackhawks’ last seven games, the team leading after the second period has won the third period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Blackhawks’ last four games against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the Hurricanes’ last six night games at Lenovo Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last five games following a home win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last six night games at Lenovo Center.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Andrei Svechnikov has scored at least one goal in each of the Hurricanes’ last three games.
• K’Andre Miller has recorded an assist in each of his last six home appearances against Central Division opponents.
• Andrei Svechnikov has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

• Connor Bedard has recorded at least one assist in each of his last three appearances in road games.
• Connor Bedard is one of only four players in the league to have recorded 3+ shots in 10 or more consecutive appearances this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Carolina Hurricanes rank 4th in the league for goals per game this season (3.38).
• The Carolina Hurricanes are one of four teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
• The Chicago Blackhawks rank 2nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (84.62%).
• The Chicago Blackhawks rank 26th in the league for goals per game this season (2.71).

Blackhawks vs Hurricanes Prediction

The Hurricanes has won its last 8 meetings against the Blackhawks, including their last four meetings in Carolina.

In this Blackhawks vs Hurricanes Prediction, the Hurricanes are coming as -289 home favorites. The Hurricanes have been the far better team this season and have been playing their best hockey of the season at home. They are 7-2 in their last 9 games, having held their opponents into just one goal per game in their last three wins. On the flip side, the Blackhawks are 1-3 in their last 4 games and their offense has been struggling, as they have scored just 6 total goals in their last four games. I expect an easy one for the hosts in this game, so take the Hurricanes on the puckline in this one.