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The Carolina Hurricanes (29-16-3, riding a three-game winning streak) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (23-18-7) at PNC Arena. The contest on Thursday, January 23 begins at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a peek at which squad we predict will emerge with the victory in Thursday's action on the ice.
During the last 10 contests for the Blue Jackets, their offense has scored 33 goals while their defense has given up 22 (they have a 7-2-1 record in those games). In 18 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored six goals (33.3% success rate).
Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Hurricanes 4, Blue Jackets 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-403)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Hurricanes (-1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes are 29-16-3 overall and 4-3-7 in overtime matchups.
- Carolina is 8-3-1 (17 points) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Hurricanes registered only one goal, they lost every time.
- Carolina has scored a pair of goals in nine games this season (2-6-1 record, five points).
- The Hurricanes have scored more than two goals in 33 games (27-4-2, 56 points).
- In the 16 games when Carolina has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 7-6-3 record (17 points).
- In the 36 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 22-11-3 (47 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents 11 times, and went 6-5-0 (12 points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets (23-18-7 overall) have posted a record of 5-7-12 in matchups that have gone to OT this season.
- Columbus has earned 12 points (3-3-6) in its 12 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Blue Jackets recorded just one goal in six games and they've earned two points (0-4-2) in those contests.
- Columbus has earned six points (3-7-0 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals 29 times, earning 44 points from those matchups (20-5-4).
- This season, Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in 22 games has a record of 12-8-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 13-8-4 (30 points).
- The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 20 games. The Blue Jackets finished 8-9-3 in those matchups (19 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | 3.29 | Goals Scored | 3.29 | 5th |
| 6th | 2.73 | Goals Allowed | 3.29 | 26th |
| 1st | 31.9 | Shots | 29.7 | 6th |
| 2nd | 25.1 | Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 18th |
| 18th | 20.95% | Power Play % | 22.31% | 12th |
| 2nd | 85.21% | Penalty Kill % | 74.81% | 25th |
Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina
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