Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets - NHL Game Preview - March 17, 2026

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	1	2	3	T
Carolina CAR--	-	-	-
Columbus CLB--	-	-	-

Hurricanes	3.41 GF AVG	2.83 GA AVG	22.20 Power Play
Blue Jackets	3.10 GF AVG	3.12 GA AVG	.30 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Shayne Gostisbehere (D)	Lower Body	03-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 17
Pyotr Kochetkov (G)	Hip	04-10-2026Expected to be out until at least Apr 11

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Erik Gudbranson (D)	Upper Body	03-13-2026Day-to-Day
Brendan Smith (D)	Knee	04-06-2026Expected to be out until at least Apr 7

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