Hurricanes rout Blackhawks 7-2 on the road

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 7-2 on April 9, 2026, showcasing their depth despite resting several top players. Logan Stankoven led the way with two goals and an assist, while Mark Jankowski also scored twice.

The Hurricanes opened the scoring just 19 seconds into the game with a goal from Sean Walker, but the Blackhawks equalized midway through the first period when Anton Frondell scored. The Hurricanes regained the lead shortly after and extended it with goals from Stankoven and Jankowski, finishing the game strong with contributions from K'Andre Miller and Taylor Hall.

Frederik Andersen made 23 saves, and the Hurricanes improved to 51-22-6, moving two points ahead of Buffalo for the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Carolina's victory brought them closer to securing home-ice advantage in the playoffs, demonstrating their formidable lineup even in the absence of key players like Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov.

The Blackhawks, on the other hand, continued to struggle, marking their seventh loss in eight games. Following this game, the Hurricanes will face the Utah Mammoth next, as their road trip continues.