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Columbus Blue Jackets (36 pts) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (45 pts) Game Preview

jason newland
·2 min read

The Carolina Hurricanes visit NWA for the second of two meetings in Columbus between the two teams this season. The Jackets and Canes have split the two games so far in 2024.

The Hurricanes come into this game with a 5-5 record in their last 10 games. Because of that, the Devils and Caps have separated themselves from the Hurricanes just a tad, so the Canes will be looking to snap out of this funk and leave Columbus with two points.

Carolina however, isn't the best team on the road. Boasting just an 8-9-1 record away from Lenovo Center, the CBJ won't just roll over and give this game to Carolina. The Blue Jackets are one of the best teams in the East at home, so expect some fireworks on New Year's Eve. The Blue Jackets have lost just four games in regulation at home. That ties them with Carolina and Washington for the fewest regulation home losses in the East.

Despite all that, the Hurricanes are still really good, so this won't be an easy game for Columbus.

The Hurricanes are currently 3rd in the Metro, 5th in the East, and 9th in the NHL.

The Blue Jackets are 5th in the Metro, 10th in the East, and 21st in the NHL.

Series History vs. The Hurricanes

  • Columbus is 15-14-2 at home and 28-29-5 in all meetings against Carolina.

  • The Jackets have won two straight at home vs. the Canes.

Who To Watch For The Hurricanes

  • Martin Nečas leads the team with 30 assists and 44 points.

  • Jack Roslovic leads the team with 16 goals.

  • Sebastian Aho has 29 points in 35 games vs. the CBJ.

CBJ Player Notes vs. The Hurricanes

  • Kirill Marchenko has 8 points in eight games vs. the Canes.

  • Sean Monahan has 13 points in 18 games.

Injuries

  • Boone Jenner (shoulder) is on Injured Reserve on Oct. 7; (37 Games)

  • Erik Gudbranson (upper body) is on Injured Reserve on Oct. 16; (34 Games)

  • Yegor Chinakhov (upper body) is on Injured Reserve (16 Games)

  • Justin Danforth (lower body) is on Injured Reserve on Dec.10; (9 Games)

TOTAL MAN GAMES LOST: 145

How to Watch & Listen: Tonight's game will be on FanDuel Sports Network. Steve Mears will be on the play-by-play. The radio broadcast will be on 97.1 The Fan with Bob McElligott behind the mic doing the play-by-play.

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