Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes, one of the NHL’s most disciplined and structured teams, are set to face the scrappy Columbus Blue Jackets. Carolina has been dominant at home, using their stellar defense led by Jaccob Slavin and their high-pressure forecheck to overwhelm opponents. Meanwhile, the Blue Jackets, despite their competitive streaks, have struggled against teams with elite defensive cores and consistent scoring lines. Carolina’s top-six forwards, including Andrei Svechnikov, should have an edge over Columbus’ defensive pairings. With the Hurricanes needing to secure points for playoff positioning, expect them to push the pace and exploit the Jackets’ weaknesses on special teams and in transition.

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