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Tuesday's NHL action will see the Carolina Hurricanes (42-18-6) square off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (34-21-11), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Nationwide Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes rank first in the Eastern Conference with 90 points and the Blue Jackets are ninth in the Eastern Conference with 79 points.
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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets: March 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.47 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.86 | 7th |
| Shots | 32.1 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 23.9 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 22% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80% | 13th |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.12 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.14 | 22nd |
| Shots | 29.7 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 20.25% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.84% | 23rd |
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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Hurricanes
- With 24 goals and 44 assists this season, Sebastian Aho is one of Carolina's leading contributors (68 points).
- Andrei Svechnikov has 58 points (24 goals, 34 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- With 53 points through 58 games (28 goals and 25 assists), Seth Jarvis has been an important part of Carolina's offensive efforts this season.
- In 31 games played this season, Brandon Bussi (25-5-1) has given up 74 goals.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has racked up 68 points (1.1 per game) for Columbus, with 20 goals and 48 assists in 59 games (playing 24:47 per game).
- Kirill Marchenko has scored 57 total points (0.9 per game) this season. He has 25 goals and 32 assists.
- Charlie Coyle is a crucial contributor on offense for Columbus with 16 goals and 35 assists.
- Jet Greaves has a 21-12-8 record this season, with a .908 save percentage (12th in the league). He has 1,078 saves, and has conceded 110 goals (2.6 goals against average).
Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Hurricanes
Andrei Svechnikov: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Shayne Gostisbehere: Out (Lower Body),
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out (Hip)
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Brendan Smith: Out (Knee)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10/2026 | Penguins | W 5-4 | Home |
| 3/12/2026 | Blues | L 3-1 | Home |
| 3/14/2026 | Lightning | W 4-2 | Away |
| 3/17/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 3/18/2026 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 3/20/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 3/22/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10/2026 | Lightning | W 5-2 | Away |
| 3/12/2026 | Panthers | L 2-1 | Away |
| 3/14/2026 | Flyers | W 2-1 | Away |
| 3/17/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 3/19/2026 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 3/21/2026 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 3/22/2026 | Islanders | - | Away |