Hurricanes try to keep win streak alive, visit the Blackhawks
Carolina Hurricanes (3-1-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (1-4, in the Central Division)Chicago; Saturday, 7 p.
The Carolina Hurricanes will face the Chicago Blackhawks in their first season matchup, aiming to maintain their three-game winning streak. The Blackhawks, currently at 1-4, have struggled on the road, boasting a record of 1-0-0 at home. Chicago ranks eighth in NHL play with 11.0 penalty minutes per game, while Carolina sits fifth with an average of 3.6 goals per game.
Injuries to the Blackhawks include Andrew Mangiapane (out with a lower-body issue), Teuvo Teravainen (day-to-day), Ryan Ellis (out for the season due to a back injury), and Connor Bedard (out with a shoulder problem). For the Hurricanes, Seth Jarvis is sidelined with a shoulder injury.
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