Tuesday's NHL slate will see the Carolina Hurricanes (22-13-1) take the ice against the Columbus Blue Jackets (15-16-6), starting at 8:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes sit in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with 45 points and the Blue Jackets rank 10th in the Eastern Conference with 36 points.
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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets: Dec. 31 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Hurricanes' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.47 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.81 | 9th |
| Shots | 31.9 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 25 | 2nd |
| Power Play % | 25.66% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.71% | 1st |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.3 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.59 | 30th |
| Shots | 30.1 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 29 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 20% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75% | 25th |
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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Hurricanes
- Martin Necas has been imperative to Carolina's offense this season, recording 44 points in 36 games.
- Sebastian Aho has 12 goals and 26 assists for Carolina to compile 38 total points (1.1 per game).
- On 65 shots (for six goals) and 21 assists, Shayne Gostisbehere has contributed 27 points this season.
- In the 22 games Pyotr Kochetkov has played this season, his save percentage is .899, 35th in the league.
Blue Jackets
- Kirill Marchenko has recorded 14 goals and 26 assists in 37 games for Columbus, good for 40 points.
- Zachary Werenski has posted 39 total points (1.1 per game) this campaign. He has 11 goals and 28 assists.
- Columbus' Sean Monahan is among the leaders on the team with 33 total points (13 goals and 20 assists).
- Elvis Merzlikins has an .890 save percentage (49th in the league), with 573 total saves, conceding 71 goals (3.1 goals against average). He has put up an 11-9-3 record this season.
Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Hurricanes
Frederik Andersen: Out (Knee),
Jesper Fast: Out (Neck),
Jack Drury: Out (Hand),
Shayne Gostisbehere: Questionable (Upper Body)
Blue Jackets
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder),
Yegor Chinakhov: Out (Upper Body)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | Predators | L 5-2 | Away |
| 12/27/2024 | Devils | L 4-2 | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Devils | W 5-2 | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 1/2/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
| 1/5/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | Canadiens | W 5-4 | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Bruins | W 6-2 | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Bruins | L 4-0 | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 1/4/2025 | Blues | - | Home |
| 1/7/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |