Blackhawks vs Hurricanes Picks and Prediction – 1/31/2025

The Chicago Blackhawks go on the road Thursday night with a game in Raleigh, North Carolina against the Carolina Hurricanes. For other NHL news see our NHL Picks. Chicago has been bad this season with only 16 wins through 50 games played on a one game winning streak following their win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Offensively Chicago has been below average scoring only 2.59 goals on 24.8 shots per game. Defensively the Blackhawks have been bad allowing 3.45 goals on 31.3 shots per game. Conor Bedard leads the way for the Blackhawks offense with 44 points and 30 assists this season. Tyler Bertuzzi leads the Blackhawks with 17 goals on 84 shots. Petr Mrazek has been the top goalie for Chicago this season with 9 wins and 26 outings carrying a .895 save percentage.

The Carolina Hurricanes stay at home Thursday night with a 31-20 record on the year and have a one game winning streak.

Carolina has been exceptional offensively averaging 3.34 goals on 32.0 shots. Defensively the Hurricanes have been very strong allowing only 2.76 goals on 25.1 shots and gave up no goals in their recent win against the New York Rangers. Fredrick Anderson was in the net for the Hurricanes against New York posting the shutout on 22 shots against in 60 minutes of play. Carolina scored a goal in every period and was very impressive. 

The Chicago Blackhawks are 6-18 away from home but are only 1-3 in their last four games played. The Blackhawks are ranked second last in goals scored per game this season and it will be difficult to make the playoffs this year. Carolina is 19-6 at home so far and have the much better talented players compared to Chicago. The Hurricanes have beaten the Blackhawks in the last seven games between the two teams. Final score prediction, Carolina Hurricanes win 4-2.