Hurricanes at Blackhawks Predictions, Chatter, Game Thread

[Zod]

CHICAGO - The Carolina Hurricanes can extend their winning streak to six games when they rematch the Chicago Blackhawks to round out the first third of a six-game road swing.

The Match-Up

Carolina Hurricanes (6-1-0, 12 points) at Chicago Blackhawks (3-4-4, 10 points)

Thursday, Feb. 4, 8 p.m.

Watch: FOX Sports Carolinas, FOX Sports GO

Listen: 99.9 FM The Fan, Hurricanes.com/Listen, Hurricanes app

 

The Last Meeting

Jordan Staal recorded a pair of assists while Andrei Svechnikov and Vincent Trocheck each tallied their team-leading fifth goals of the season in a 3-3 regulation draw with the Chicago Blackhawks. Extra hockey was required for the third time in the Canes' last four games, and a shootout then decided the final score for the second game in a row. James Reimer turned aside all three shots he faced, while Svechnikov netted the winning goal in the third round of the shootout, marking the Canes' eighth straight shootout win.

 

https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/gameday-preview-carolina-hurricanes-chicago-blackhawks/c-321066750

[TheMaulClaw]

I think the Canes are going to show better effort this game. Im looking specifically for a better performance from the covid crew. Although I will say that we may not get the W if Reimer doesn't start at goal.  Nedelkovic looked really flaky when he was needed for a stretch last year after the EBUG game against Toronto.

Also as a side note its a interesting day of games in the central division with the Preds vs Panthers and CBJ vs Dallas.

Go Canes!

Edited February 4, 2021 by TheMaulClaw

[TheMaulClaw]

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Edited February 4, 2021 by TheMaulClaw
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[Harbingers]

2 minutes ago, TheMaulClaw said:

I think the Canes are going to show better effort this game. Im looking specifically for a better performance from the covid crew. Although I will say that we may not get the W if Reimer doesn't start at goal.  Nedelkovic looked really flaky when he was needed for a stretch last year after the EBUG game against Toronto.

Also as a side note its a interesting day of games in the central division with the Preds vs Panthers and CBJ vs Dallas.

Go Canes!

Ya, I'm interested to see how Rod shakes up the lines if at all since the slow start from the COVID crew.

[Stumpy]

@SamMcCaig22: Top 10 #NHL teams: Goals-against average

Hurricanes  1.81
Lightning  2.11
Avalanche  2.18
Bruins  2.22
Stars  2.25
Golden Knights  2.26
Panthers  2.40
Flames  2.53
Ducks  2.54
Canadiens  2.56

[Stumpy]

We're gonna need our defence to protect Ned tonight. Luckily we have one of the best in the league.

[Stumpy]

48 minutes ago, Stumpy said:

We're gonna need our defence to protect Ned tonight. Luckily we have one of the best in the league.

Nevermind. Sounds like Reims is gonna start again tonight.

[zacka77ack]

5 hours ago, Stumpy said:

Nevermind. Sounds like Reims is gonna start again tonight.

I really hope this is more about RBA's confidence in Reimer and less about Ned's readiness. Lorentz appears to be active with Geekie scratched.

[zacka77ack]

Here we go...

 

 

[Stumpy]

Top 3 lines could be deadly if the chemistry works.

Edited February 5, 2021 by Stumpy

[zacka77ack]

Anyone else watching Women's ACC Hoops instead of the Canes broadcast on Fox Sports South ?

[TrevorLaurenceTime22]

Lets go Canes!

[Stumpy]

[TrevorLaurenceTime22]

Aho!