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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Preview, Predictions and Picks for December 15, 2024

Updated on:
Dec 15, 2024 4:56 PM
The Columbus Blue Jackets, currently on a three-game losing skid, are set to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 5:00 PM at the Lenovo Center. The Hurricanes, sitting strong with an 18-10-1 record, will look to extend their home ice advantage, while the Blue Jackets aim to turn their fortunes around and snap their losing streak. This Metropolitan Division matchup promises to be an exciting clash of Eastern Conference foes.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes

Current Odds

CBJ
CAR
Over
5.5
+100
Under
6.5
-125
CBJ
+1.5
+300
CAR
-3.5
+135
CBJ
ML
+1154
CAR
ML
-650

Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes statistics

Stat Blue Jackets Hurricanes
Goals For per Game 3.30 3.59
Goals Against per Game 3.57 2.93
Shots per Game 30.9 32.2
Shots Against per Game 28.5 25.0
Power Play Goals 15 26
Power Play Goals Against 26 15
Short Handed Goals 4 2
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 270 216
Power Play Percentage 19.2 27.7
Penalty Kill Percentage 72.0 84.4

Carolina Hurricanes recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/13/24 vs Ottawa Senators L 3-0
12/10/24 vs San Jose Sharks W 3-2
12/7/24 @ New York Islanders L 4-3
12/5/24 vs Colorado Avalanche W 5-3
12/3/24 vs Seattle Kraken L 4-2

Columbus Blue Jackets recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/12/24 vs Washington Capitals L 2-1 OT
12/10/24 vs Philadelphia Flyers L 5-3
12/8/24 @ Winnipeg Jets W 4-1
12/6/24 @ Vancouver Canucks L 5-2
12/5/24 @ Edmonton Oilers L 6-3

Carolina Hurricanes injuries

  • Jack Drury (C): Out
  • Pyotr Kochetkov (G): Day-To-Day
  • Seth Jarvis (C): Injured Reserve
  • Riley Stillman (D): Injured Reserve
  • Brendan Lemieux (LW): Day-To-Day

Columbus Blue Jackets injuries

  • Justin Danforth (RW): Out
  • Mathieu Olivier (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Yegor Chinakhov (RW): Injured Reserve
  • Cole Sillinger (C): Day-To-Day
  • Ivan Provorov (D): Day-To-Day

Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes game info

Type Info
Venue Lenovo Center
Location Raleigh, NC
Puck drop Sun 5:00 PM

Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes predictions

As the Columbus Blue Jackets face off against the Carolina Hurricanes, eyes will be keenly on Kirill Marchenko and Zach Werenski, hoping they can turn the tide for the struggling squad. Marchenko, leading with 11 goals, has that sniper’s edge which might just pierce through the Hurricanes' defenses. Werenski, on the other hand, isn't just about assists; his ability to orchestrate the play and rack up points – tallying at an impressive 31 so far – makes him a critical factor tonight. If these two can sync up effectively, there’s a good chance they’ll shake off that losing streak and put up a formidable fight.

Turning our gaze towards the Carolina Hurricanes, Martin Necas is definitely a player to watch. Dominating with 14 goals and 29 assists, his ability to find the back of the net and set up his teammates is nothing short of remarkable. His dynamic play could potentially bring trouble for the Blue Jackets' defense, which seems a bit shaky on the road. Necas, with his top-notch performance stats, could very well be the hurricane force driving the team tonight. Here's looking forward to seeing if he can continue his streak and prove instrumental once again in boosting his team's standings.

Considering the momentum and the prowess displayed by the leaders on each team, predicting a winner leans a tad towards the Carolina Hurricanes. The stats don't lie: with stronger home performance records and the impactful presence of Necas, the Hurricanes seem to have the upper hand. Meanwhile, the Blue Jackets, though showcasing some spark in their offensive leaders, still show vulnerabilities, especially on the road. It's all set to be a riveting match-up, but my bet is on the Hurricanes to harness their home advantage and sail to victory.

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