The upcoming match between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Carolina Hurricanes promises to be an exciting clash. Scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, this game at PNC Arena highlights two teams with contrasting season records.
Current Standings
- Columbus Blue Jackets: 38 wins, 25 losses, 12 overtime losses.
- Carolina Hurricanes: 47 wins, 21 losses, 6 overtime losses.
Projected Lineups
Columbus Blue Jackets
- Mason Marchment — Adam Fantilli — Kirill Marchenko
- Boone Jenner — Sean Monahan — Conor Garland
- Cole Sillinger — Charlie Coyle — Danton Heinen
- Kent Johnson — Isac Lundestrom — Miles Wood
- Zach Werenski — Dante Fabbro
- Egor Zamula — Ivan Provorov
- Denton Mateychuk — Erik Gudbranson
- Goalies: Elvis Merzlikins, Jet Greaves
Carolina Hurricanes
- Andrei Svechnikov — Sebastian Aho — Seth Jarvis
- Taylor Hall — Logan Stankoven — Jackson Blake
- Nikolaj Ehlers — Jordan Staal — Jordan Martinook
- William Carrier — Mark Jankowski — Eric Robinson
- Jaccob Slavin — Jalen Chatfield
- K’Andre Miller — Sean Walker
- Shayne Gostisbehere — Alexander Nikishin
- Goalies: Frederik Andersen, Brandon Bussi
Injury Reports
The Blue Jackets face several challenges with injuries. Damon Severson (upper body), Dmitri Voronkov (hand), and Mathieu Olivier (upper body) will not participate. Additionally, Marchment and Lundestrom’s availability remains uncertain as they are game-time decisions.
For the Hurricanes, they will miss Pyotr Kochetkov (lower body), affecting their lineup depth.
Game Status and Expectations
- The Blue Jackets skipped their morning skate prior to the game.
- Zach Aston-Reese has been recalled from the Cleveland Monsters as a forward option.
- Del Bel Belluz is likely to step in if either Marchment or Lundestrom cannot play.
This matchup between the Blue Jackets and Hurricanes is crucial for both teams. Expect an intense game where strategies and lineups will play pivotal roles in determining the outcome.
