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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes · Matchup Preview Based on 26-27 form — rosters current
Columbus Blue Jackets
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1–1–0
2 PTS
VS
Puck Drop In
DAYS
3559H
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13M
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11S
The read
The problem is Andrei Svechnikov, who has 6 points in his last 4 against the Blue Jackets.
Nationwide Arena
Carolina Hurricanes
Away · Hurricanes
1–1–1
3 PTS
Blue Jackets
GOALIES
Hurricanes
Jet Greaves
Expected
.877 SV% · 3.50 GAA · 1W
.887 SV% L5 · Cooling
VS
Brandon Bussi
Expected
.872 SV% · 2.88 GAA · 0W
.881 SV% L5 · Cooling
Blue Jackets
PROJECTED TOP LINES
Hurricanes
L1
Matthew Knies · Adam Fantilli · Kent Johnson
L1
William Carrier · Sebastian Aho · Andrei Svechnikov
L2
Valeri Nichushkin · Sean Monahan · Conor Garland
L2
Taylor Hall · Logan Stankoven · Jackson Blake
L3
Cole Sillinger · Charlie Coyle · Mathieu Olivier
L3
Nikolaj Ehlers · Jordan Staal · Jordan Martinook
L4
Ryan Lomberg · Danton Heinen · Dmitri Voronkov
L4
Jesperi Kotkaniemi · Mark Jankowski · Eric Robinson
D1
Zach Werenski · Denton Mateychuk
D1
Jaccob Slavin · Jalen Chatfield
D2
Carson Soucy · Emil Andrae
D2
K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
D3
Jake Christiansen · Erik Gudbranson
D3
Shayne Gostisbehere · Mike Reilly
PP1
Matthew Knies · Charlie Coyle · Adam Fantilli · Kent Johnson · Zach Werenski
PP1
Andrei Svechnikov · Sebastian Aho · Jackson Blake · Nikolaj Ehlers · Shayne Gostisbehere
PP2
Conor Garland · Dmitri Voronkov · Valeri Nichushkin · Denton Mateychuk · Sean Monahan
PP2
Taylor Hall · Jordan Staal · Logan Stankoven · K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
PK1
Charlie Coyle · Sean Monahan · Zach Werenski · Denton Mateychuk
PK1
Jordan Staal · Jordan Martinook · Jaccob Slavin · Jalen Chatfield
PK2
Cole Sillinger · Valeri Nichushkin · Jake Christiansen · Erik Gudbranson
PK2
Sebastian Aho · Eric Robinson · K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
Blue JacketsProjected lines
L1
Matthew Knies · Adam Fantilli · Kent Johnson
L2
Valeri Nichushkin · Sean Monahan · Conor Garland
L3
Cole Sillinger · Charlie Coyle · Mathieu Olivier
L4
Ryan Lomberg · Danton Heinen · Dmitri Voronkov
D1
Zach Werenski · Denton Mateychuk
D2
Carson Soucy · Emil Andrae
D3
Jake Christiansen · Erik Gudbranson
PP1
Matthew Knies · Charlie Coyle · Adam Fantilli · Kent Johnson · Zach Werenski
PP2
Conor Garland · Dmitri Voronkov · Valeri Nichushkin · Denton Mateychuk · Sean Monahan
PK1
Charlie Coyle · Sean Monahan · Zach Werenski · Denton Mateychuk
PK2
Cole Sillinger · Valeri Nichushkin · Jake Christiansen · Erik Gudbranson
HurricanesProjected lines
L1
William Carrier · Sebastian Aho · Andrei Svechnikov
L2
Taylor Hall · Logan Stankoven · Jackson Blake
L3
Nikolaj Ehlers · Jordan Staal · Jordan Martinook
L4
Jesperi Kotkaniemi · Mark Jankowski · Eric Robinson
D1
Jaccob Slavin · Jalen Chatfield
D2
K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
D3
Shayne Gostisbehere · Mike Reilly
PP1
Andrei Svechnikov · Sebastian Aho · Jackson Blake · Nikolaj Ehlers · Shayne Gostisbehere
PP2
Taylor Hall · Jordan Staal · Logan Stankoven · K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
PK1
Jordan Staal · Jordan Martinook · Jaccob Slavin · Jalen Chatfield
PK2
Sebastian Aho · Eric Robinson · K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
Last Game (2026-10-03) · Oct 4 · 6:22 AM CT
Last Game (2026-10-03) · Oct 4 · 6:15 AM CT
Blue Jackets
INJURY REPORT
Hurricanes
Seth Jarvis
IR · Shoulder (surgery) · Expected back Oct 24
Alexander Nikishin
OUT · Contract dispute · Expected back Oct 10
Blue JacketsInjury report
No injuries reported
HurricanesInjury report
Seth Jarvis
IR · Shoulder (surgery) · Expected back Oct 24
Alexander Nikishin
OUT · Contract dispute · Expected back Oct 10
Last Game (2026-10-03) · Oct 4 · 6:22 AM CT
Last Game (2026-10-03) · Oct 4 · 6:15 AM CT
STORYLINE
The Blue Jackets lost their last game and are 1-1-0 in their first 2 games. The Hurricanes won their last game and are 1-1-1 in their first 3 games.
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Matchup Intel
The problem is Andrei Svechnikov, who has 6 points in his last 4 against the Blue Jackets.
A milestone is in reach for Miles Wood: 2 more goals for 200 career goals.
The numbers behind it
Player
Andrei Svechnikov has 6 points in his last 4 games against Columbus. See the games →
(Carolina)
6
pts, last 4 vs CBJ
Milestone
Miles Wood is 2 goals shy of 200 career goals.
198
career goals