Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks Forecast: NHL
Carolina Hurricanes
Chicago BlackhawksCarolina Hurricanes host Chicago Blackhawks at Lenovo Center in Raleigh in an NHL matchup. Carolina lead their conference with 28 points, while Chicago sit 15th in the Western Conference with 9 points from 17 games. Carolina need to protect their position; Chicago are trying to end a five-game losing run.
Carolina’s form and lineup picture
Carolina have won four of their last five, scoring 18 goals and conceding 10. They scored in all five games, including a 7:0 home win over Winnipeg and a 5:3 away victory against the Islanders. The only defeat came in Nashville, where they lost 1:4. Their home results in this sequence are three wins from three, with 12 goals for and 3 against. Away from home, they split two games, scoring 6 and conceding 7.
Where the Hurricanes hold the edge
- Attack: 3.6 goals per game across the last five.
- Home defence: 3 goals allowed in three matches.
- Scoring reliability: a goal in every game of the current sample.
- Goaltending: Petr Kochetkov was named the NHL’s third star of October after winning all nine games at the beginning of the season.
Jordan Staal is on injured reserve and will not play. Seth Jarvis and Mark Jankowski have returned to the lineup, adding forward depth after Staal’s absence.
- New York Islandersaway5:3
- Nashville Predatorsaway1:4
- Winnipeg Jetshome7:0
- Columbus Blue Jacketshome3:2
- Boston Bruinshome2:1
Chicago’s slump and reduced attacking depth
Chicago have lost all five of their latest games, allowing 23 goals and scoring 11. They have conceded at least four in every one: 4:1 against Detroit, 5:4 against Boston, 5:2 against Colorado, 5:3 against Florida and 4:1 against Tampa Bay. The Blackhawks scored in all five, but their defensive performance prevented those goals from producing points. Four of the five games were away, where they conceded 18 times.
Roster problems behind the results
- Defensive pressure: 4.6 goals conceded per game over the last five.
- Late-game resistance: at least four goals allowed in each match of the sequence.
- Offensive dependence: 11 goals across five games without a clean defensive performance.
- Availability: Connor Bedard is out for four months after left-shoulder surgery.
Defenceman Bowen Byram is also on injured reserve with an upper-body injury. Chicago recalled forward Dillon Boucher from the AHL, but that move does not replace the role of an absent top centre. Head coach Jeff Blashill said the team still expects to win despite the losing streak.
- Tampa Bay Lightningaway1:4
- Florida Panthersaway3:5
- Colorado Avalanchehome2:5
- Boston Bruinsaway4:5
- Detroit Red Wingsaway1:4
Head-to-head balance and goal pattern
Carolina have won eight of the nine official meetings over the last five years, with one loss and no draw. In the eight listed recent encounters, the Hurricanes scored 35 goals and allowed 18. They won the latest meeting, played in Chicago on October 10, by 5:2, and also won the previous encounter by 7:2.
Seven of the eight listed games have produced at least five total goals; the first ended 3:0. Carolina have scored four or more in five of them, while Chicago have scored at least two in seven. The historical edge belongs to the hosts, while the current split is between Carolina’s home defence and Chicago’s repeated road concessions.
- 10.10.2026Chicago Blackhawks2:5Carolina HurricanesNHL
- 10.04.2026Chicago Blackhawks2:7Carolina HurricanesNHL
- 23.01.2026Carolina Hurricanes3:4Chicago BlackhawksNHL
- 31.01.2025Carolina Hurricanes3:2Chicago BlackhawksNHL
- 21.01.2025Chicago Blackhawks3:4Carolina HurricanesNHL
Team news before the puck drop
Carolina lose Jordan Staal but regain Seth Jarvis and Mark Jankowski, changing the forward group without reducing its recent scoring production. Kochetkov’s October recognition adds context to the home side’s strong start, though his exact workload and the confirmed starter for this matchup are not stated.
Chicago face the more damaging absence: Bedard’s long-term shoulder injury removes their star centre, while Byram’s injury reduces defensive options. The call-up of Dillon Boucher supplies an additional forward, and Blashill’s public message is aimed at keeping the group engaged during the five-game skid.
Our pick: first-period scoring restraint
Our bet is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.4. Carolina enters the game with four wins in five matches and 18 goals scored, while Chicago has lost five straight and conceded 23 times. The gap is sharper in Raleigh: the Hurricanes have already beaten Winnipeg 7:0 at home, whereas Chicago allowed at least four goals in each of its last five games.
The opening period still favours a cautious interpretation. Carolina’s defensive structure can control a Chicago attack weakened by the absence of Connor Bedard, who is out for four months after shoulder surgery, according to media reports. Chicago also misses defenceman Bowen Byram, while Carolina has regained Seth Jarvis and Mark Jankowski despite Jordan Staal’s injury. The Hurricanes won eight of the last nine meetings, and the latest ended 5:2 in Carolina’s favour. The most likely score after the first period is 1:0 to Carolina.
Conclusion
Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.4 is supported by Carolina’s stronger home profile, Chicago’s reduced attacking depth and five-game losing run. A goalless first period for the visitors is the expected scenario.
FAQ
When does Carolina Hurricanes — Chicago Blackhawks kick off?
The match starts on 07.11.2026 at 20:00 (New York), Lenovo Center (Raleigh).
What is the prediction for Carolina Hurricanes — Chicago Blackhawks?
Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No at 1.4.
What are the teams’ chances?
By market estimate: Carolina Hurricanes win — 69%, draw — 17%, Chicago Blackhawks win — 14%.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- New York Islandersaway5:3
- Nashville Predatorsaway1:4
- Winnipeg Jetshome7:0
- Columbus Blue Jacketshome3:2
- Boston Bruinshome2:1
- Tampa Bay Lightningaway1:4
- Florida Panthersaway3:5
- Colorado Avalanchehome2:5
- Boston Bruinsaway4:5
- Detroit Red Wingsaway1:4
Standings · Eastern Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes | 18 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 69:43 | 28 |
| 2 | Boston Bruins | 17 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 64:40 | 25 |
Head-to-head
- 10.10.2026Chicago Blackhawks2:5Carolina HurricanesNHL
- 10.04.2026Chicago Blackhawks2:7Carolina HurricanesNHL
- 23.01.2026Carolina Hurricanes3:4Chicago BlackhawksNHL
- 31.01.2025Carolina Hurricanes3:2Chicago BlackhawksNHL
- 21.01.2025Chicago Blackhawks3:4Carolina HurricanesNHL
About the match
- 7 November · 20:00 New York
- Venue: Lenovo Center (Raleigh)
Odds
Odds updated 06.11 20:10
Market view and goal expectations
The market makes Carolina the clear favourite, assigning the home win a 66.3% probability before margin. The draw is rated at 17.7%, while Chicago’s away win stands at 15.9%. The home-win line has moved against Carolina over the last day, showing slightly less confidence despite the large initial gap. Support has also shifted toward Chicago in the result market.
The total-goals market leans toward under 6.5 at 57.1%, but that direction is weakening as the line moves toward the over. BTTS (both teams to score) is assessed at 82.8%, with stronger support than the opposite outcome. The split reflects Chicago’s scoring in each of their recent games alongside their inability to prevent opponents from reaching four or five goals. Carolina’s recent home defence is the main counterweight to the high-scoring trend.
Our prediction
- Market
- Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No
- Current odds
- 1.4
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 66%
- Market estimate
- 66%
- Status
- pending
The bet will be placed 1–3 hours before the match
