Should you wager on Mikko Rantanen to score a goal when the Carolina Hurricanes and the Chicago Blackhawks go head to head on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET? In the piece below, we dissect all the stats you need to know before putting any money down.

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Will Mikko Rantanen score a goal against the Blackhawks?

Odds to score a goal this game: +130 (Bet $10 to win $13.00 if he scores a goal)

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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.
• In two games against the Blackhawks this season, he has not scored. In terms of shots, he has taken zero of them.
• On the power play he has eight goals, plus 11 assists.
• Rantanen averages 2.8 shots per game, and has a shooting percentage of 17.5%.

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Blackhawks defensive stats

• The Blackhawks are 28th in goals allowed, conceding 170 total goals (3.4 per game) in the league.
• So far this season, the Blackhawks have not shut out an opponent. They are averaging 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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