When the Carolina Hurricanes take on the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, will Mikko Rantanen find the back of the net? Below, we break down the stats and trends you need to consider before making any player prop bets.

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Will Mikko Rantanen score a goal against the Blackhawks?

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Rantanen stats and insights

• In 17 of 51 games this season, Rantanen has scored — and five times he scored multiple goals.
• He has taken zero shots in two games against the Blackhawks this season, but has not scored.
• He has eight goals on the power play, and also 11 assists.
• Rantanen’s shooting percentage is 17.5%, and he averages 2.8 shots per game.

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Blackhawks defensive stats

• On defense, the Blackhawks are conceding 170 total goals (3.4 per game) which ranks 28th in the NHL.
• So far this season, the Blackhawks have not registered a shutout win. As a team, they average 18.9 hits and 15.6 blocked shots per game.

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Rantanen recent games

Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks game info

• Game Day: Thursday, January 30, 2025
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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