Will the Blackhawks Harness Home Ice Advantage Against the Hurricanes?

As the Chicago Blackhawks prepare to host the Carolina Hurricanes at United Center, fans are eager to see if their team can capitalize on home ice advantage. The Blackhawks have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent games, with a notable victory against the Calgary Flames where they secured a 3-1 win. This victory was underpinned by an impressive goaltending performance, with 38 saves contributing to a save percentage rounding up to 100 percent.

However, consistency has been an issue for Chicago. A subsequent game saw them shut out by the Ottawa Senators in a disappointing 0-2 loss. Despite this setback, there were positives to take away; notably, goaltending remained strong with another rounded-up save percentage of 100 percent on 32 saves.

The most recent game against Philadelphia Flyers showcased what Chicago is capable of when firing on all cylinders—a resounding 5-1 win that featured balanced scoring across periods and an even-strength goal tally of four. The powerplay unit also chipped in with one goal from three opportunities.

Analyzing these performances reveals that while faceoff wins have been lacking—hovering around just under forty percent—their shooting accuracy and defensive resilience are strengths they will look to leverage against Carolina.

The Hurricanes come into this matchup as formidable opponents but playing at United Center could give Chicago that extra edge needed for victory. With home support behind them and past successes fresh in memory, it's crucial for the Blackhawks to establish dominance early on and maintain their defensive solidity throughout all three periods.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup scheduled for April 14th at United Center or tune into ESPN+ online or NBCS-CHI and BSSO on TV for live coverage starting from 22:00 UTC.