- Matchup: Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
- Venue: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
- Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network
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The Columbus Blue Jackets (38-24-12) are set to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes (46-21-6) at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday evening.
The Carolina Hurricanes aim to bounce back after suffering a 3-1 defeat against the Canadiens in their previous match. The Hurricanes struggled offensively, managing only one goal from 35 shots on net. They also had three opportunities on the power play, converting one. Carolina incurred 8 penalty minutes during that game.
At even strength, the Hurricanes have allowed 172 goals while scoring 201. Their opponents have been awarded 207 power play chances (ranking 20th in the league) and have scored 41 goals during those opportunities. This season, the Hurricanes have amassed 253 goals (ranking 6th in the NHL) compared to 213 against them. Carolina has launched a total of 2,376 shots, boasting a shooting percentage of 10.7%. Currently, they hold 98 points with a points percentage of .671. The team has faced 1,753 shots against, with a save percentage of .878. On the power play, they’ve been granted 219 chances, scoring 52 times with a success rate of 23.74%.
Brandon Bussi is expected to guard the net for this matchup. Throughout his career, he has faced 84 goals against him, maintaining a goals against average of 2.47. Bussi has participated in 34 games, with a save percentage of .894 over 86 minutes of playtime. His win-loss record stands at 27-6-1, with 18 quality starts contributing to a quality start percentage of .529. Bussi has been challenged with 796 shots, achieving 712 saves.
In their last outing, Columbus faced the Bruins, wrapping up the game in a tie at 3-3. The Blue Jackets scored three goals out of 24 shots on goal, managing to capitalize on one of two power play opportunities.
Columbus has netted 195 goals at even strength, alongside 36 goals (ranking 26th in the league) during power plays. So far this season, the Blue Jackets have taken 2,190 shots (ranking 5th overall) with a shooting percentage of 10.55%, while conceding 2,156 shots. Overall, they’ve scored 231 goals, earning 88 points with a points percentage of .595. Defensively, they have allowed 224 goals, comprised of 178 at even strength and 46 while shorthanded. On the power play, the Blue Jackets have been granted 178 opportunities, showcasing a 20.22% success rate, while their penalty kill stands at 77.34% against 203 power plays faced, coupled with a save percentage of 89.6%.
Jet Greaves will be the goalie for the Blue Jackets. He has averaged 2.67 goals against per game, totaling 176 goals allowed throughout his career. Greaves boasts a quality start percentage of 68.2% and has achieved 45 quality starts across 66 games, amassing 1,232 minutes on the ice. His overall record stands at 34-23-11, with a total of 69 appearances. Greaves has recorded 1,892 saves from 2,068 shots, resulting in a save percentage of .915.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL showdown against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Columbus
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