The Carolina Hurricanes (27-16-3) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (15-28-3) at United Center on Monday, January 20 at 8:30 PM ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a victory. The Hurricanes are coming off a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights, while the Blackhawks knocked off the Vegas Golden Knights 5-3 in their most recent outing.

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Prepare for this showdown with a glimpse at who we project to emerge with the victory in Monday's contest.

The Blackhawks have put up a 3-6-1 record during their past 10 contests. They have scored 27 total goals (seven power-play goals on 21 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 33.3%) while giving up 38 goals to their opponents.

Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Monday

Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final result of Hurricanes 4, Blackhawks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-302)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

The Hurricanes are 3-3-6 in overtime matchups on their way to a 27-16-3 overall record.
In the 10 games Carolina has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-3-1 record (good for 13 points).
In the three games this season the Hurricanes scored just one goal, they lost every time.
Carolina has scored exactly two goals in eight games this season (1-6-1 record, three points).
The Hurricanes have scored more than two goals in 32 games (26-4-2, 54 points).
In the 16 games when Carolina has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 7-6-3 to register 17 points.
When it has outshot opponents, Carolina is 21-11-3 (45 points).
The Hurricanes' opponents have had more shots in 10 games. The Hurricanes finished 5-5-0 in those contests (10 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have a 2-3-5 record in overtime contests this season and a 15-28-3 overall record.
Chicago has earned eight points (3-7-2) in its 12 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Blackhawks registered just one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
When Chicago has scored two goals this season, they've earned six points (2-13-2 record).
The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals in 20 games, earning 26 points from those contests.
This season, Chicago has recorded a single power-play goal in 13 games has a record of 5-8-0 in those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 3-9-0 (six points).
The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 33 games. The Blackhawks went 11-19-3 in those matchups (25 points).

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