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- calendar_today November 8, 2026
Hurricanes Dominate Blackhawks in Record-Tying NHL Game
The Carolina Hurricanes delivered a commanding performance on Saturday night, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 9-2 at home in Raleigh. The win tied a franchise record for the Hurricanes since their relocation from Hartford in 1997.
Jordan Martinook and Andrei Svechnikov Lead Hurricanes’ Scoring
Jordan Martinook opened the night with two goals in the first period, powering Carolina to a four-goal start. Andrei Svechnikov also contributed two goals, highlighting the effectiveness of the Hurricanes’ top lines. Seth Jarvis, Jackson Blake, Sebastian Aho, Shayne Gostisbehere, and Alexander Nikishin—making his season debut—each added a goal to bring the total to nine.
Key Performances from Hurricanes Players
Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Eric Robinson, and William Carrier each provided two assists. On defense, Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 18 shots, marking his first start since his franchise-record 10-game winning streak was broken earlier in the week in Nashville. Nikishin, notable for being named to the NHL All-Rookie Team last season, contributed both a goal and an assist in his return.
Blackhawks Struggle to Contain Hurricanes’ Offense
The Blackhawks entered the contest in search of answers and now find themselves on a six-game losing streak, having dropped nine of their last ten matches. Goalie Spencer Knight was removed from the game in the second period after surrendering six goals on 17 shots. Arvid Soderblom came in as relief, making 12 saves for Chicago. Trailing 7-0 in the third period, the Blackhawks managed to get on the scoreboard with goals from Roman Kantserov and Connor Bedard, both assisted by Alex Vlasic. Kantserov extended his points streak to eight consecutive games.
First Period Sets the Tone
Seth Jarvis scored just 1:34 into the contest, quickly giving Carolina the edge. Jackson Blake followed with a goal, and after Martinook’s second, the Hurricanes capped a dominant first period. By the midway point of the second period, Carolina led 6-0, with the Blackhawks managing just eight total shots on goal.
Franchise Record and Recent Performance
The Hurricanes’ nine-goal output ties their franchise record since moving to Raleigh. This blowout follows a 7-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets, meaning Carolina has outscored their last two visiting opponents by a combined 16-2. The team currently holds the best record in the NHL, having won six of their past seven games.
Looking Ahead
The Chicago Blackhawks will look to rebound as they host Buffalo on Thursday. The Hurricanes, meanwhile, are set to travel to Finland for back-to-back games against the Seattle Kraken on Thursday and Saturday.
Source: wral.com.
