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Sunday's NHL schedule will see the Carolina Hurricanes (18-10-1) hit the ice against the Columbus Blue Jackets (12-13-5), starting at 5:00 PM ET at PNC Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes rank fifth in the Eastern Conference (37 points), and the Blue Jackets are 13th in the Eastern Conference (29 points).
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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets: Dec. 15 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: PNC Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Hurricanes' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.59 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.93 | 11th |
| Shots | 32.2 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 25 | 2nd |
| Power Play % | 27.66% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.38% | 3rd |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.3 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.57 | 30th |
| Shots | 30.9 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 17.95% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.04% | 29th |
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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Hurricanes
- With 14 goals and 29 assists this season, Martin Necas is one of Carolina's leading contributors (43 points).
- Sebastian Aho is another of Carolina's top contributors currently with 30 total points (seven goals and 23 assists) to his name.
- On 58 shots (for six goals) and 19 assists, Shayne Gostisbehere has created 25 points this season.
- In 18 games played this season, Pyotr Kochetkov (12-5-0) has allowed 46 goals.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has put up 31 points (one per game) for Columbus, with 10 goals and 21 assists in 30 games (playing 26:14 per game).
- Kirill Marchenko has scored 28 total points (0.9 per game) this season. He has 11 goals and 17 assists.
- Sean Monahan's nine goals and 16 assists add up to 25 points this season.
- Elvis Merzlikins is 9-8-2 in 19 games this season, conceding 58 goals (3.1 goals against average) with 460 saves and an .888 save percentage (52nd in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Hurricanes
Frederik Andersen: Out (Knee),
Jesper Fast: Out (Neck),
Jack Drury: Out (Hand)
Blue Jackets
Jordan Dumais: Out (Lower Body),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Justin Danforth: Questionable (Lower Body),
Yegor Chinakhov: Out (Upper Body)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/7/2024 | Islanders | L 4-3 | Away |
| 12/10/2024 | Sharks | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/13/2024 | Senators | L 3-0 | Home |
| 12/15/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 12/17/2024 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 12/20/2024 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 12/22/2024 | Rangers | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2024 | Flyers | L 5-3 | Home |
| 12/12/2024 | Capitals | L 2-1 | Home |
| 12/14/2024 | Ducks | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/15/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 12/19/2024 | Devils | - | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Flyers | - | Away |