The upcoming game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Columbus Blue Jackets is set to take place at 7:30 p.m. ET. Fans can catch the action live on Hulu and ESPN+. This matchup showcases two competitive teams aiming to strengthen their positions in the league.
Projected Lineups for Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Game
Carolina Hurricanes Lineup
- Andrei Svechnikov — Sebastian Aho — Seth Jarvis
- Taylor Hall — Logan Stankoven — Jackson Blake
- Nikolaj Ehlers — Jordan Staal — Jordan Martinook
- William Carrier — Mark Jankowski — Eric Robinson
- Defensive Pairings:
- Jaccob Slavin — Jalen Chatfield
- K’Andre Miller — Sean Walker
- Shayne Gostisbehere — Alexander Nikishin
- Goalkeeper: Brandon Bussi (Starting)
Scratches and Injuries
- Scratched: Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Nicolas Deslauriers, Mike Reilly
- Injured: Pyotr Kochetkov (lower body)
Columbus Blue Jackets Lineup
- Mason Marchment — Adam Fantilli — Kirill Marchenko
- Boone Jenner — Sean Monahan — Conor Garland
- Cole Sillinger — Charlie Coyle — Danton Heinen
- Kent Johnson — Isac Lundestrom — Miles Wood
- Defensive Pairings:
- Zach Werenski — Dante Fabbro
- Egor Zamula — Ivan Provorov
- Denton Mateychuk — Erik Gudbranson
- Goalkeeper: Jet Greaves (Backup)
Scratches and Injuries
- Scratched: Jake Christiansen, Luca Del Bel Belluz
- Injured Players:
- Damon Severson (upper body)
- Dmitri Voronkov (hand)
- Mathieu Olivier (upper body; out for at least a couple of weeks)
Status Report
The only change in the Hurricanes’ lineup is the starting of Brandon Bussi. This follows their recent 3-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.
For the Blue Jackets, forward Mathieu Olivier, who sustained an injury during a recent game against the Boston Bruins, will be replaced by Kent Johnson in the lineup.
The Hurricanes and Blue Jackets both seek critical points in this thrilling matchup, which promises to be an exciting event for hockey fans.
