Columbus Blue Jackets (88 pts) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (98 pts) Game Preview

The  Columbus Blue Jackets  are back at home for the final of three straight games in the friendly confines of Nationwide Arena. This game features the Carolina Hurricanes . Carolina Hurricanes  - 46-21-6 - 98 Points - 6-4-0 in the last 10 - Lost 1- 1st in the Metro Columbus Blue Jackets  - 38-24-12 - 88 Points - 5-3-2 in the last 10 - OTL 1 - 4th in the Metro Team Notes Per CBJ PR The Blue Jackets have earned points in 13 of their last 14 home games (9-1-4) as well as in 17-of-19 contests played at Nationwide Arena in 2026 (12-2-5, .

763 points pct. ). The club ranks in the top-10 at home in the calendar year in goals-for per game (2nd, 4.

00), wins (3rd-T), points pct. (4th) and goals-against per game (7th, 2. 74).

The club has earned points in 25 of its last 30 contests (20-5-5, 45 pts) to lead the league points pct. (. 750), rank second in wins (tied), points and goals against per game (2.