- Matchup: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Carolina Hurricanes
- Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Venue: Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC
- Broadcast: Blue Jackets Hockey Network, Hurricanes Hockey Network
- Betting Odds: Blue Jackets (+167) Hurricanes (-198)
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The Carolina Hurricanes (10-2-2) will face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (5-5-0) at Lenovo Center this Thursday. The moneyline for this encounter sees Columbus at +167 while Carolina is at -198. The total for the game is set at 5.5.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are entering this contest with a positive mindset after securing a 4-3 win over the Flyers in their last game. During this match, Columbus spent 6 minutes in the penalty box. The Blue Jackets showcased a strong offensive performance, managing 4 goals from 15 shots on target, although they failed to capitalize on their lone power play opportunity.
Even at even strength, the Blue Jackets have allowed 24 goals while scoring 22 themselves. They rank 25th in the league with 33 power play opportunities granted to their opponents, who capitalized with 9 goals in those chances. On the offensive front, the Columbus Blue Jackets have netted 25 goals this season (32nd in the NHL) while conceding 33. They have attempted 256 shots, resulting in a shooting percentage of 9.8%. Currently holding 10 points, their points percentage stands at .500. The Blue Jackets have faced 280 shots against them, posting a save percentage of .882. Columbus has completed 27 power plays, scoring 3 goals, which translates to an 11.11% success rate.
In goal for this matchup is Jet Greaves. In his professional career, Greaves has played 82 games, achieving a record of 38-31-11 with 78 starts. He has conceded 212 goals in his pro tenure, boasting a goals-against average of 2.72. Having faced 2,391 shots, he has made 2,179 saves, resulting in a current save percentage of .911 over 199 minutes played in the net. Throughout his career, Greaves has achieved 50 quality starts, with a quality start percentage at .641.
The Carolina Hurricanes are coming off a hard-fought 2-1 victory against the Bruins in their latest showdown. They were unable to convert on 4 power play opportunities but still managed to secure 2 goals out of 30 shots on goal.
Carolina leads the NHL with 471 total shots, boasting a shooting percentage of 11.25%, while allowing opponents 306 shots. They maintain an 83.33% penalty kill rate against 48 power play attempts from rival teams and have a save percentage of 89.2%. The Hurricanes have capitalized on 23.53% of their 51 power play opportunities, scoring 12 goals on the power play (ranked 7th in the league) alongside 41 even-strength goals. However, they have conceded 33 goals: 25 from even strength and 8 while short-handed. To date, Carolina has scored 53 goals, accumulated 22 points, and holds a points percentage of .786.
In net for the Hurricanes will likely be Pyotr Kochetkov, who has a career record of 79-38-12 across 133 games. With a quality start rate of 56.3%, he has earned 72 quality starts. Kochetkov has recorded 2,931 saves from 3,238 shots, translating to a save percentage of .905. He has allowed an average of 2.41 goals per game, totaling 308 goals against.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NHL matchup, against the spread or moneyline?
Recommended Bet: Choose Carolina (-198)
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