Carolina at Chicago

Carolina is third in the NHL defensively in goals allowed (2.27 pg), fifth in save percentage. That defense has keyed a 6-1 run, including winning its last five games by a 17-9 count. The offense is also clicking, seventh in the league in shots on goal. Carolina is 41-25 on the road against teams that allow 29-plus shots on goal while allowing opponents to convert 17% or more of their power plays. Meanwhile, Chicago has lost eight of 11, including to Carolina the last game, 4-3. The defense has struggled surrendering five goals four times, and four or more five times. And Carolina has won five in a row versus Chicago with a sweep last year by scores of 4-0 and 4-2. Play Carolina.