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Blue Jackets game day
Blue Jackets vs.
Hurricanes
Columbus hosts Carolina Hurricanes at Nationwide Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Home matchupCBJVSCAR
CBJVSCAR7:00 PM ET
Nationwide Arena
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WhenTue, Dec 15 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereNationwide Arena
OpponentCarolina Hurricanes
Carolina HurricanesContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Columbus hosts Carolina Hurricanes at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on CBJNHL · CARNHL. Next up: vs. Seattle Kraken on December 17.
The question to watch
How do the Blue Jackets match up with Hurricanes at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Carolina Hurricanes
Columbus hosts Carolina Hurricanes. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
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Season so far
| CAR | CBJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 2.33 | 3.25 |
| Shots Against per Game | 22.2 | 27.1 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 82.4 | 73.0 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 9 | 10 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.73 | 2.33 |
Leaders
- CBJ · GoalsKent Johnson · 7
- CBJ · AssistsZach Werenski · 10
- CBJ · PointsKent Johnson · 12
- CAR · GoalsLogan Stankoven · 9
- CAR · AssistsJackson Blake · 12
- CAR · PointsSebastian Aho · 19
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