The Columbus Blue Jackets will face off against the Carolina Hurricanes in a matchup featuring two teams with contrasting recent performances. The Blue Jackets enter the game with a record of 12 wins, 13 losses, and 5 overtime losses, currently sitting at 8th in their division. They are on a three-game losing streak, which has hindered their momentum. In contrast, the Hurricanes boast a stronger record of 18 wins, 10 losses, and 1 overtime loss, placing them 3rd in their division. However, they are also looking to bounce back after suffering a loss in their most recent outing. Both teams will be looking to improve their standings as they navigate through the season.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Carolina Hurricanes Game Information
Game Date: December 15, 2024
Game Time: 05:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio 1 (Cleveland feed)
Location: Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Carolina Hurricanes Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 18-10-1
Conference Record: 9-6-1
Division Record: 7-2-1
Streak: 1 loss
Columbus Blue Jackets Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 12-13-5
Conference Record: 7-4-2
Division Record: 3-2-1
Streak: 3 loss
Stat Leaders
Carolina Hurricanes (18-10-1, 37 PTS, #3 in division)
Goals Leader: Martin Necas, 14G, 29A, 43 PTS
Assists Leader: Martin Necas, 14G, 29A, 43 PTS
Points Leader: Martin Necas, 14G, 29A, 43 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Andrei Svechnikov, 28 PIM
Goalie: Frederik Andersen, 3-1-0, 1.49 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Columbus Blue Jackets (12-13-5, 29 PTS, #8 in division)
Goals Leader: Kirill Marchenko, 11G, 17A, 28 PTS
Assists Leader: Zach Werenski, 10G, 21A, 31 PTS
Points Leader: Zach Werenski, 10G, 21A, 31 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Mathieu Olivier, 56 PIM
Goalie: Jet Greaves, 0-0-2, 2.9 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Carolina Hurricanes Injury Report
Jack Drury – Hand (Out) – The Hurricanes said on Friday (Dec. 13) that Drury underwent successful surgery on his hand on Thursday. He’s expected to miss at least a few weeks.
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 weeks or so, per TSN and RDS Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.
Columbus Blue Jackets Injury Report
Jordan Dumais – Lower Body (Out) – The Columbus Blue Jackets placed F Jordan Dumais on injured reserve.
Boone Jenner – Shoulder (Out) – Jenner underwent shoulder surgery on Wednesday (Oct. 9) and could return before the end of the season, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets’ official site.
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 (Day To Day) – Danforth is OUT for Saturday’s (Dec. 14) game against Anaheim.
Yegor Chinakhov – Upper Body (Out) – The Columbus Blue Jackets placed F Yegor Chinakhov on injured reserve on Wednesday (Dec. 11).
Carolina Hurricanes Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
October 12, 2024 at Tampa Bay Lightning
December 15, 2024 vs Columbus Blue Jackets
December 17, 2024 vs New York Islanders
December 20, 2024 at Washington Capitals
December 22, 2024 at New York Rangers
December 23, 2024 at Nashville Predators
December 27, 2024 at New Jersey Devils
December 28, 2024 vs New Jersey Devils
December 31, 2024 at Columbus Blue Jackets
January 02, 2025 at Florida Panthers
Columbus Blue Jackets Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 15, 2024 at Carolina Hurricanes
December 17, 2024 at Tampa Bay Lightning
December 19, 2024 vs New Jersey Devils
December 21, 2024 at Philadelphia Flyers
December 23, 2024 vs Montreal Canadiens
December 27, 2024 vs Boston Bruins
December 28, 2024 at Boston Bruins
December 31, 2024 vs Carolina Hurricanes
January 02, 2025 vs Detroit Red Wings
January 04, 2025 vs St. Louis Blues
