Blackhawks Set to Battle Hurricanes at PNC Arena in Upcoming NHL Showdown

As the Chicago Blackhawks prepare to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena, fans are eager to see if the team can maintain their recent performance. The upcoming game, scheduled for December 28th, will be a test for the Blackhawks who have shown a mix of outcomes in their past few games.

Analyzing their last three games provides insights into what fans might expect. In their most recent match against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Blackhawks secured a convincing win with five goals scored and an impressive 64 percent faceoff win percentage. Their shooting accuracy was notable at 13 percent and goaltending was strong with a save percentage of 93 percent.

However, consistency has been an issue as seen in their game against the Nashville Predators where they lost despite taking more shots on goal. The Blackhawks' shooting percentage dropped significantly to just over five percent and goaltending faltered with a save percentage under 90 percent.

The game prior saw an even tougher outcome when they faced off against the New York Rangers. The Blackhawks managed only one goal from thirty shots and suffered defensively allowing seven goals - highlighting potential areas of concern in both offense and defense that need addressing before facing Carolina.

The venue itself may play a role; PNC Arena is known for its energetic crowd which could influence momentum. However, if Chicago can replicate their performance from their victory over Columbus – particularly in faceoffs and shooting accuracy – they stand a good chance of coming away with positive results.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup on December 28th through various broadcast networks including ESPN+ online or NBCS-CHI on TV for local viewers. With puck drop set for midnight UTC (7 PM Eastern Time), supporters should be ready for what promises to be an engaging contest between these two teams.