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The Carolina Hurricanes (47-21-6) take the ice against the Columbus Blue Jackets (38-25-12) during Thursday's NHL action, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Lenovo Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are first (with 100 points) and the Blue Jackets eighth (88 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets: April 2 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: Lenovo Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.49 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.91 | 8th |
| Shots | 32.4 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 23.9 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 24.55% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.57% | 12th |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.11 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.05 | 16th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 29 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 20% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.67% | 26th |
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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Hurricanes
- Sebastian Aho is one of Carolina's leading contributors this season with 75 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 14%.
- Having scored 27 goals and adding 37 assists, Andrei Svechnikov is excelling for Carolina through 74 games.
- On 185 shots (for 24 goals) and 40 assists, Nikolaj Ehlers has contributed 64 points this season.
- As Carolina's top goalie, Brandon Bussi has recorded 28 wins and 6 losses this season while giving up 86 goals with 730 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski's 21 goals and 57 assists in 68 games for Columbus add up to 78 total points on the season.
- Kirill Marchenko has amassed 63 points this season, with 26 goals and 37 assists.
- Charlie Coyle's 18 goals and 38 assists add up to 56 points this season.
- Jet Greaves has a .909 save percentage (10th-best in the league), with 1,251 total saves, conceding 126 goals (2.6 goals against average). He has compiled a 24-15-9 record this season.
Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Hurricanes
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out (Hip)
Blue Jackets
Brendan Smith: Out (Knee),
Isac Lundestrom: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Mason Marchment: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Dmitri Voronkov: Out (Hand),
Damon Severson: Out (Upper Body),
Mathieu Olivier: Out (Upper Body)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/28/2026 | Devils | W 5-2 | Home |
| 3/29/2026 | Canadiens | L 3-1 | Home |
| 3/31/2026 | Blue Jackets | W 5-2 | Away |
| 4/2/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 4/5/2026 | Senators | - | Away |
| 4/7/2026 | Bruins | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/28/2026 | Sharks | L 3-2 | Home |
| 3/29/2026 | Bruins | L 4-3 | Home |
| 3/31/2026 | Hurricanes | L 5-2 | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Jets | - | Home |
| 4/7/2026 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |