March 31, 2026 1:26 pm EDT
The Carolina Hurricanes (46-21-6) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (38-24-12) at Nationwide Arena on March 31, 2026, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are second in the Eastern Conference (98 points), while the Blue Jackets are eighth in the Eastern Conference (88 points).
How to watch Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue JacketsCarolina vs. Columbus odds
Injury reportsHurricanes
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out (Hip)
Blue Jackets
Brendan Smith: Out (Knee),
Damon Severson: Out (Upper Body),
Dmitri Voronkov: Out (Upper Body),
Mathieu Olivier: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Stats to know
Sebastian Aho has totaled 74 points in 73 games (25 goals and 49 assists).
Brandon Bussi has allowed 84 goals (2.45 goals-against average) and recorded 707 saves.
Zachary Werenski has 77 points this season (1.1 per game), with 21 goals and 56 assists in 67 games (playing 24:59 per game).
Jet Greaves has a .910 save percentage (eighth-best in the league). He has 1,225 saves, and has conceded 122 goals (2.6 goals-against average).
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