Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes Odds

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The Blue Jackets will play the Hurricanes on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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As the 2025-26 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 in what could be a pivotal matchup for determining playoff seeds. We've put together some useful statistical trends below, ideal for handicapping this matchup. Don't forget that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Now more than ever, piling up as many wins as possible will be critical to locking up a playoff berth.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Columbus Blue Jackets now have a 91.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Carolina Hurricanes starting this game with a 97.33 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
  • Away Columbus Blue Jackets - The Columbus Blue Jackets start this game with a 18-15-4 record as an away team, ranking them 7th in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the Columbus Blue Jackets rank 7th for away team losses.
  • Home Carolina Hurricanes - The Carolina Hurricanes head to the first puck drop with a 26-10-2 record as a home team, putting them 2nd in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 10th for home team losses.
  • Goals Scored - As the 2025-26 NHL regular season wraps up, the Columbus Blue Jackets rank 11th (239) for goals scored. The Carolina Hurricanes currently sit 3rd (263) in the league for goals scored.
  • Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 14th (231) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the Carolina Hurricanes have allowed 218 goals this season, resulting in a 22nd league ranking.
  • Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. Heading into the end of the season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have a 6-2 shootout win-loss record, with the Carolina Hurricanes sporting a 5-3 shootout record.
  • Team Records - The Columbus Blue Jackets have a 38-25-12 record and the Carolina Hurricanes hold a 47-21-6 as the 2025-26 NHL regular season finishes up.

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Hark! NHL teams jockey for playoff seeds based on season point totals... Columbus Blue Jackets will battle Carolina Hurricanes in a crucial matchup on Thursday...

Columbus stands at 38-25-12 with a win percentage of 0.507... Carolina boasts a record of 47-21-6 with a win percentage of 0.635... The Hurricanes have amassed 100 points, while the Blue Jackets have tallied 88...

In the quest for postseason glory, every point counts... Will Columbus secure a win on the road or will Carolina defend their turf?... Place your bets on NHL hockey at BetRivers or BetMGM for an exciting showdown...

We've provided each team's standings below... The tables contain the best bets for this clash... May the gods of hockey favor the victors in this thrilling battle of ice warriors... Let the puck drop and the magic unfold in this epic duel of strength and skill... (Join us as the Columbus Blue Jackets clash with the Carolina Hurricanes in a battle for playoff positioning...)

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Team Standings

2025-2026 NHL Regular Season Standings - Columbus Blue Jackets, Carolina Hurricanes
Team GP W L OTL wPct Pts ROW GF GA Diff Home Away SO L10 Strk
z - Carolina Hurricanes82532270.64611348296240+56.029-10-224-12-55-47-2-1W1
e - Columbus Blue Jackets824030120.48892332532530.020-13-820-17-47-22-7-1L2

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  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

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  3. Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes Game.

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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