Hurricanes vs Blackhawks Prediction NHL Picks Today 2/19
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- Feb 19, 2024, 1:15:07 AM
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Preview: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Carolina Hurricanes - Prediction KingPin Pro
Introduction
The struggling Chicago Blackhawks face a daunting challenge as they take on the formidable Carolina Hurricanes. This preview delves into player statistics, recent team performances, and offers a prediction for the game scheduled on February 19, 2024, at 5:00 PM.
Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks, with a dismal record of 15-37-3, find themselves at the bottom of the Central Division.
Goaltender Matchup:
Petr Mrazek (13 wins, 2.93 GA/G, .911 SV%) leads the Blackhawks' defense against the potent offense of the Hurricanes.
Game Information
The game will take place at PNC Arena on February 19, 2024, at 5:00 PM.
Scoring Leaders
Connor Bedard leads the Blackhawks with 36 points (16 goals, 20 assists), while Sebastian Aho dominates for the Hurricanes with 57 points (19 goals, 38 assists).
Injury Report
Anthony Beauvillier remains on the injured list for the Blackhawks, while the Hurricanes have no reported injuries.
Team Stats
Here are the team statistics:
Team | GF/G | GA/G | SF/G | SA/G | PIM | PPG | PCT | PPGA | PCT | SHG | SHGA |
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Chicago Blackhawks | 2.07 | 3.49 | 26.3 | 32.4 | 494 | 20 | 12.2 | 38 | 77.5 | 3 | 0 |
Carolina Hurricanes | 3.33 | 2.82 | 32.8 | 25.3 | 481 | 48 | 27.7 | 26 | 84.9 | 9 | 0 |
Recent Performances
Check out the last 5 games for both teams:
Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks managed a win against Ottawa (2/17) but have faced difficulties in previous matchups.
Carolina Hurricanes
The Hurricanes have been in stellar form, securing victories in their recent games, including a win against Vegas (2/17).
Prediction
The Carolina Hurricanes, with their dominant form and facing the struggling Blackhawks, are expected to dominate the game. With the vast difference in performance and statistics between the two teams, the Hurricanes are likely to secure a significant victory margin. Therefore, the pick of Hurricanes -2.5 reflects the expected outcome of this encounter, indicating a challenging road ahead for the Blackhawks.
Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -2.5
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