March 31, 2026Updated 3:30 pm EDT
The Carolina Hurricanes (46-21-6) square off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (38-24-12) during Tuesday’s NHL slate, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET at Nationwide Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are second and the Blue Jackets eighth in the Eastern Conference.
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
In 73 games played, Sebastian Aho has totaled 74 points (25 goals and 49 assists).
In 34 games, Brandon Bussi has conceded 84 goals (2.45 goals-against average) and has recorded 707 saves.
Zachary Werenski has 21 goals and 56 assists for 77 total points this season.
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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Mar 31, 2026
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