Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes, powered by their elite blue line and goaltending, take on the Columbus Blue Jackets in a matchup that could tilt either way for the total. Carolina's defensive unit, led by Jaccob Slavin and Brett Pesce, has consistently limited high-danger scoring chances, while Frederik Andersen has been solid between the pipes. On the other hand, the Blue Jackets bring a youthful, aggressive style of play but have struggled to break through against defensively sound teams like the Canes. Columbus' reliance on secondary scoring and Carolina's tendency to dictate the pace in low-scoring games point toward a tighter contest. With both teams having playoff aspirations, expect a calculated, hard-fought game that may keep the scoreboard under control.

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