Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets - NHL Game Preview - March 31, 2026

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

Hurricanes	3.34 GF AVG	2.75 GA AVG	21.90 Power Play
Blue Jackets	3.07 GF AVG	3.13 GA AVG	.10 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Pyotr Kochetkov (G)	Hip	09-14-2026Out for the season

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Brendan Smith (D)	Knee	04-06-2026Expected to be out until at least Apr 7
Zach Werenski (D)	Illness	03-02-2026Day-to-Day

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