The Hurricanes will play the Blackhawks on Thursday, April 9th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 8:38 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As the 2025-26 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The Carolina Hurricanes take on the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, April 9th, 2026 in what could be a pivotal matchup for determining playoff seeds. We've put together some useful statistical trends below, ideal for handicapping this matchup. Don't forget that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Now more than ever, piling up as many wins as possible will be critical to locking up a playoff berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Carolina Hurricanes now have a 98.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Chicago Blackhawks starting this game with a 83.33 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away Carolina Hurricanes - The Carolina Hurricanes start this game with a 21-12-4 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the Carolina Hurricanes rank 11th for away team losses.
- Home Chicago Blackhawks - The Chicago Blackhawks head to the first puck drop with a 13-16-8 record as a home team, putting them 13th in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 4th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - As the 2025-26 NHL regular season wraps up, the Carolina Hurricanes rank 2nd (281) for goals scored. The Chicago Blackhawks currently sit 26th (202) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The Carolina Hurricanes rank 19th (233) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the Chicago Blackhawks have allowed 256 goals this season, resulting in a 7th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. Heading into the end of the season, the Carolina Hurricanes have a 5-3 shootout win-loss record, with the Chicago Blackhawks sporting a 3-5 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Carolina Hurricanes have a 50-22-6 record and the Chicago Blackhawks hold a 28-36-14 as the 2025-26 NHL regular season finishes up.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The Carolina Hurricanes clash with the Chicago Blackhawks on April 9th...
In the final stretch of the regular season, the Hurricanes stand tall at 50-22-6... (We've provided each team's standings below).
With a win percentage of 0.641, the Hurricanes have 106 points to their name... The Blackhawks, on the other hand, sit at 28-36-14 with a 0.359 win percentage (bet on NHL hockey at BetRivers or BetMGM).
The tables below contain the best moneyline, goal total, and puck line bets for this matchup... Can the Hurricanes maintain their dominance, or will the Blackhawks emerge victorious in this battle?
Get ready to witness magic on the ice as these two teams fight for playoff seeds...(Abracadabra!)
Best Hurricanes at Blackhawks Odds
| Underdog Chicago Blackhawks | Favorite Carolina Hurricanes |
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| Underdog Chicago Blackhawks | Favorite Carolina Hurricanes |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Carolina Hurricanes are the -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Blackhawks are the +155 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -115 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -105 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Carolina Hurricanes are -1.5 +135 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Blackhawks are +1.5 -160 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Hurricanes
Blackhawks
4/09/26 8:38pm EDT | -190+155 |
- Chicago Blackhawks bettors risk $100 to win $155 at +155 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Blackhawks is 39.22%.
- Carolina Hurricanes bettors risk $100 to win $52.63 at -190 odds. The implied probability for Carolina Hurricanes is 65.52%.
Carolina Hurricanes at Chicago Blackhawks Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Hurricanes
Blackhawks
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
4/09/26 8:38pm EDT | Yes -175No +130Bet |
Hurricanes
Total Goals
CAR at CHI 4/09/26 8:38pm EDT | 3.5 o -1103.5 u -125Bet |
Blackhawks
Total Goals
CAR at CHI 4/09/26 8:38pm EDT | 2.5 o -1252.5 u -110Bet |
Andrei Svechnikov
To Score 3 Goals
CAR at CHI 4/09/26 8:38pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Connor Bedard
To Score 3 Goals
CAR at CHI 4/09/26 8:38pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
Sebastian Aho
To Score 3 Goals
CAR at CHI 4/09/26 8:38pm EDT | Yes +6600Bet |
Seth Jarvis
To Score 3 Goals
CAR at CHI 4/09/26 8:38pm EDT | Yes +6600Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| z - Carolina Hurricanes | 82 | 53 | 22 | 7 | 0.646 | 113 | 48 | 296 | 240 | +56.0 | 29-10-2 | 24-12-5 | 5-4 | 7-2-1 | W1 |
| e - Chicago Blackhawks | 82 | 29 | 39 | 14 | 0.354 | 72 | 26 | 213 | 275 | -62.0 | 14-19-8 | 15-20-6 | 3-5 | 2-7-1 | W1 |
Carolina Hurricanes & Chicago Blackhawks Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Hurricanes | +300 Bet |
No Stanley Cup TM Chicago Blackhawks YR: futures available
Carolina Hurricanes & Chicago Blackhawks Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, April 9th, 2026 at 8:38 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other April 9, 2026 NHL Games
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- Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens - 4/09/26 7:08pm EDT
- Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils - 4/09/26 7:08pm EDT
- Florida Panthers vs Ottawa Senators - 4/09/26 7:08pm EDT
- Winnipeg Jets vs St. Louis Blues - 4/09/26 8:08pm EDT
- Calgary Flames vs Colorado Avalanche - 4/09/26 9:08pm EDT
- Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars - 4/09/26 9:08pm EDT
- Nashville Predators vs Utah Mammoth - 4/09/26 9:08pm EDT
- San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks - 4/09/26 10:08pm EDT
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