The Carolina Hurricanes, currently holding a record of 22 wins, 13 losses, and 1 overtime loss, are set to face the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have a record of 15 wins, 16 losses, and 6 overtime losses. The Hurricanes are coming off a victory, while the Blue Jackets are looking to bounce back from a recent loss. Carolina ranks third in their division, bolstered by standout performances from Martin Necas, who leads the team with 44 points, and Jack Roslovic, who has scored 16 goals. Columbus, sitting fifth in their division, relies on Kirill Marchenko, who leads the team with 40 points. Both teams will aim to improve their standings as they meet at Nationwide Arena.
Carolina Hurricanes at Columbus Blue Jackets Game Information
Game Date: December 31, 2024
Game Time: 08:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio 2 (Cincinnati feed)
Location: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Columbus Blue Jackets Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 15-16-6
Conference Record: 10-7-3
Division Record: 4-3-2
Streak: 1 loss
Carolina Hurricanes Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 22-13-1
Conference Record: 13-8-1
Division Record: 11-4-1
Streak: 1 win
Stat Leaders
Columbus Blue Jackets (15-16-6, 36 PTS, #5 in division)
Goals Leader: Kirill Marchenko, 14G, 26A, 40 PTS
Assists Leader: Zach Werenski, 11G, 28A, 39 PTS
Points Leader: Kirill Marchenko, 14G, 26A, 40 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Mathieu Olivier, 72 PIM
Goalie: Elvis Merzlikins, 11-9-3, 3.08 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Carolina Hurricanes (22-13-1, 45 PTS, #3 in division)
Goals Leader: Jack Roslovic, 16G, 8A, 24 PTS
Assists Leader: Martin Necas, 14G, 30A, 44 PTS
Points Leader: Martin Necas, 14G, 30A, 44 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Andrei Svechnikov, 32 PIM
Goalie: Frederik Andersen, 3-1-0, 1.49 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Columbus Blue Jackets Injury Report
Boone Jenner – Shoulder (Out) – Jenner has resumed skating on Tuesday (Dec. 10) and would miss 5-6 months, per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.
Erik Gudbranson – Shoulder (Out) – The Blue Jackets announced that Gudbranson underwent successful shoulder surgery on Monday (Oct. 21) and is without a timetable to return.
Justin Danforth – Lower Body (Out) – The Columbus Blue Jackets placed F Justin Danforth on injured reserve on Sunday (Dec. 22).
Yegor Chinakhov – Upper Body (Out) – Chinakhov completed a solo skating session on Wednesday (Dec. 18) but is without a timeline to return, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
Carolina Hurricanes Injury Report
Jack Drury – Hand (Out) – The Carolina Hurricanes placed F Jack Drury on the injured reserve.
Shayne Gostisbehere – Upper Body (Day To Day) – The Hurricanes announced Gostisbehere will be out for an extended amount of time.
Jesper Fast – Neck (Out) – The Carolina Hurricanes placed F Jesper Fast on long-term injured reserve on Wednesday (Oct. 9).
Frederik Andersen – Knee (Out) – The Hurricanes announced that Andersen will undergo a procedure on his knee on Friday (Nov. 22 )which will knock him out of action about 8-12 weeks, per TSN and RDS Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.
Columbus Blue Jackets Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 31, 2024 vs Carolina Hurricanes
January 02, 2025 vs Detroit Red Wings
January 04, 2025 vs St. Louis Blues
January 07, 2025 at Pittsburgh Penguins
January 09, 2025 vs Seattle Kraken
January 11, 2025 at St. Louis Blues
January 14, 2025 vs Philadelphia Flyers
January 16, 2025 vs San Jose Sharks
January 18, 2025 at New York Rangers
January 20, 2025 at New York Islanders
Carolina Hurricanes Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
October 12, 2024 at Tampa Bay Lightning
December 31, 2024 at Columbus Blue Jackets
January 02, 2025 at Florida Panthers
January 04, 2025 vs Minnesota Wild
January 05, 2025 vs Pittsburgh Penguins
January 07, 2025 at Tampa Bay Lightning
January 09, 2025 vs Toronto Maple Leafs
January 10, 2025 vs Vancouver Canucks
January 12, 2025 vs Anaheim Ducks
January 15, 2025 at Buffalo Sabres
