Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Preview, and Odds
Carolina Hurricanes are in first place in the Metropolitan Division. Columbus Blue Jackets are 12-26-2 and have only two wins in their last 10 games.
Carolina Hurricanes are having a great season with their offense scoring 3.10 goals per game. Sebastian Aho, Martin Necas, and Andrei Svechnikov have scored 49 goals and 57 assists. Jordan Martinhook, Stefan Noesen, Seth Jarvis, Brent Burns and Brady Skjei have added 13 goals from the point. Brady, Brett Pesce, Jaccob Slavin, Jalen Chatfield, Pyotr Kochetkov, have combined for 6.4 defensive point shares.
Carolina Hurricanes host Columbus Blue Jackets. The Blue Jacket's offense is struggling this season, scoring only 2.55 goals per game. Johnny Gaudreau, Jack Roslovic, and Patrik Laine have scored 23 goals and 53 assists. Vladislav Gavrikov and Andrew Peeke have combined for 2,5 defensive point shares. Elvis Merzlikins has struggled in the net with a 4.62 goals-against average on 505 shots.
Carolina Hurricanes are one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. The Hurricanes should win the game and cover the spread. Columbus Blue Jackets are a home underdog. They are scoring only 2.55 goals per game. Carolina's defense is creating turnovers and limiting shots on the net.
Carolina Hurricanes have been playing great offense and both forward units look to find the back of the net throughout the game. The Hurricanes average 3.10 goals per game and the Blue Jackets have allowed 20 goals in the last five games.
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