The Carolina Hurricanes (17-9-2) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-10-6) at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina on December 9, 2025, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes sit in second place and the Blue Jackets are 13th in the Eastern Conference.
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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets: Dec. 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: Lenovo Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.32 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.89 | 12th |
| Shots | 33.2 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.1 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 15.29% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.01% | 23rd |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.97 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.38 | 26th |
| Shots | 30.4 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 18.31% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.15% | 29th |
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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Hurricanes
- Sebastian Aho has been imperative to Carolina's offense this season, recording 26 points in 28 games.
- With 16 goals and eight assists, Seth Jarvis is one of the most important offensive options for Carolina with his 24 points (0.9 per game).
- Through 19 games, Shayne Gostisbehere has proven himself as another option for Carolina. He has 21 points (three goals and 18 assists).
- As Carolina's top goalie, Frederik Andersen has recorded 5 wins and 7 losses this season while giving up 44 goals with 306 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski's nine goals and 21 assists in 29 games for Columbus add up to 30 total points on the season.
- Kirill Marchenko has collected 24 points this season, with 10 goals and 14 assists.
- Columbus' Dmitri Voronkov is among the top offensive players on the team with 20 total points (10 goals and 10 assists).
- Jet Greaves is 7-5-5 this season, compiling 454 saves and allowing 47 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .906 save percentage (23rd in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Hurricanes
Charles-Alexis Legault: Out (Hand),
Jaccob Slavin: Out (Lower Body)
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Hip),
Boone Jenner: Out (Upper Body),
Mathieu Olivier: Out (Upper Body)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 5-1 | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Predators | W 6-3 | Home |
| 12/7/2025 | Sharks | L 4-1 | Home |
| 12/9/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 12/14/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2025 | Red Wings | W 6-5 | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Panthers | L 7-6 | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Capitals | L 2-0 | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Senators | - | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |