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Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks · Matchup Preview Based on 26-27 form — rosters current

Season 26-27
Matchup Preview vs Blackhawks · SAT · NOV 7 · 7:00 PM CT ← Back to schedule
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SAT · NOV 7 · 7:00 PM CT
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CARNHL · HHN · CHSN
Carolina Hurricanes
Hurricanes
1–1–1
VS
Chicago Blackhawks
Blackhawks
0–3–0
Upcoming
SAT · NOV 7 · 7:00 PM CT
CARNHL · HHN · CHSN
Carolina Hurricanes
Home · Hurricanes
1–1–1
3 PTS
VS
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The read
The Hurricanes have owned this one lately, winning 11 of the last 13 meetings. But Spencer Knight has Sebastian Aho figured out, 22 shots without a goal.
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Chicago Blackhawks
Away · Blackhawks
0–3–0
0 PTS
Hurricanes
GOALIES
Blackhawks
Brandon Bussi
Brandon Bussi
Expected
.872 SV% · 2.88 GAA · 0W
.881 SV% L5 · Cooling
VS
Spencer Knight
Spencer Knight
Expected
.875 SV% · 4.04 GAA · 0W
.824 SV% L5 · Cooling
Hurricanes
PROJECTED TOP LINES
Blackhawks
L1
William Carrier · Sebastian Aho · Andrei Svechnikov
L1
Roman Kantserov · Frank Nazar · Patrick Kane
L2
Taylor Hall · Logan Stankoven · Jackson Blake
L2
Tyler Bertuzzi · Anton Frondell · Teuvo Teravainen
L3
Nikolaj Ehlers · Jordan Staal · Jordan Martinook
L3
Ryan Donato · Oliver Moore · Nick Lardis
L4
Jesperi Kotkaniemi · Mark Jankowski · Eric Robinson
L4
Cole Smith · Ryan Greene · Jordan Greenway
D1
Jaccob Slavin · Jalen Chatfield
D1
Alex Vlasic · Ian Cole
D2
K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
D2
Wyatt Kaiser · Artyom Levshunov
D3
Shayne Gostisbehere · Mike Reilly
D3
Kevin Korchinski · Ethan Del Mastro
PP1
Andrei Svechnikov · Sebastian Aho · Jackson Blake · Nikolaj Ehlers · Shayne Gostisbehere
PP1
Tyler Bertuzzi · Roman Kantserov · Frank Nazar · Patrick Kane · Artyom Levshunov
PP2
Taylor Hall · Jordan Staal · Logan Stankoven · K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
PP2
Ryan Donato · Anton Frondell · Nick Lardis · Oliver Moore · Kevin Korchinski
PK1
Jordan Staal · Jordan Martinook · Jaccob Slavin · Jalen Chatfield
PK1
Oliver Moore · Cole Smith · Alex Vlasic · Ian Cole
PK2
Sebastian Aho · Eric Robinson · K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
PK2
Frank Nazar · Jordan Greenway · Wyatt Kaiser · Artyom Levshunov
HurricanesProjected lines
L1
William Carrier · Sebastian Aho · Andrei Svechnikov
L2
Taylor Hall · Logan Stankoven · Jackson Blake
L3
Nikolaj Ehlers · Jordan Staal · Jordan Martinook
L4
Jesperi Kotkaniemi · Mark Jankowski · Eric Robinson
D1
Jaccob Slavin · Jalen Chatfield
D2
K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
D3
Shayne Gostisbehere · Mike Reilly
PP1
Andrei Svechnikov · Sebastian Aho · Jackson Blake · Nikolaj Ehlers · Shayne Gostisbehere
PP2
Taylor Hall · Jordan Staal · Logan Stankoven · K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
PK1
Jordan Staal · Jordan Martinook · Jaccob Slavin · Jalen Chatfield
PK2
Sebastian Aho · Eric Robinson · K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
BlackhawksProjected lines
L1
Roman Kantserov · Frank Nazar · Patrick Kane
L2
Tyler Bertuzzi · Anton Frondell · Teuvo Teravainen
L3
Ryan Donato · Oliver Moore · Nick Lardis
L4
Cole Smith · Ryan Greene · Jordan Greenway
D1
Alex Vlasic · Ian Cole
D2
Wyatt Kaiser · Artyom Levshunov
D3
Kevin Korchinski · Ethan Del Mastro
PP1
Tyler Bertuzzi · Roman Kantserov · Frank Nazar · Patrick Kane · Artyom Levshunov
PP2
Ryan Donato · Anton Frondell · Nick Lardis · Oliver Moore · Kevin Korchinski
PK1
Oliver Moore · Cole Smith · Alex Vlasic · Ian Cole
PK2
Frank Nazar · Jordan Greenway · Wyatt Kaiser · Artyom Levshunov
Last Game (2026-10-03) · Oct 4 · 6:15 AM CT Last Game (2026-10-03) · Oct 4 · 6:05 AM CT
Hurricanes
INJURY REPORT
Blackhawks
Seth Jarvis
IR · Shoulder (surgery) · Expected back Oct 24
Andrew Mangiapane
DAY-TO-DAY · Lower body
Alexander Nikishin
OUT · Contract dispute · Expected back Oct 10
Bowen Byram
DAY-TO-DAY · Personal
Connor Bedard
IR · Shoulder · Expected back Nov 7
HurricanesInjury report
Seth Jarvis
IR · Shoulder (surgery) · Expected back Oct 24
Alexander Nikishin
OUT · Contract dispute · Expected back Oct 10
BlackhawksInjury report
Andrew Mangiapane
DAY-TO-DAY · Lower body
Bowen Byram
DAY-TO-DAY · Personal
Connor Bedard
IR · Shoulder · Expected back Nov 7
Last Game (2026-10-03) · Oct 4 · 6:15 AM CT Last Game (2026-10-03) · Oct 4 · 6:05 AM CT
STORYLINE
The Hurricanes won their last game and are 1-1-1 in their first 3 games. The Blackhawks have dropped 3 straight and are 0-3-0 in their first 3 games.

Matchup Intel

The Hurricanes have owned this one lately, winning 11 of the last 13 meetings. But Spencer Knight has Sebastian Aho figured out, 22 shots without a goal.

Jaccob Slavin has quietly owned this matchup, 5 points in the last 4 meetings.

The numbers behind it
History
Carolina has won 11 of their last 13 against Chicago. See the games →
11-2 last 13 vs CHI
Matchup
Sebastian Aho has 22 shots on Spencer Knight without a goal.
(Carolina)
0/22 vs Spencer Knight
Player
Jaccob Slavin has 5 points in his last 4 games against Chicago. See the games →
(Carolina)
5 pts, last 4 vs CHI
Matchup
Seth Jarvis has 12 shots on Spencer Knight without a goal.
(Carolina)
0/12 vs Spencer Knight