The Carolina Hurricanes (14-5-0) travel to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (8-9-2) on Saturday, November 23rd. This game will be played at Nationwide Arena in Columbus and televised on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Blue Jackets are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Capitals. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Hurricanes vs Blue Jackets

The Carolina Hurricanes Are Coming Off A Win

Carolina’s 4-2 win over the Capitals moved them to 14-5-0 this season. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.

The Hurricanes scored first, but the Capitals answered with two goals in the first period. Carolina responded with three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.

The Columbus Blue Jackets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Columbus dropped to 8-9-2 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.

Defensively, Columbus struggled from the start, allowing five goals in the first period. They managed to score twice in the second, but the Capitals added two more to pull away.

Carolina Offense Breakdown

Carolina took 45 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over the Capitals, with Dmitry Orlov scoring twice, bringing his season total to 3 goals. Orlov’s second goal came in the second period, followed by Andrei Svechnikov’s 6th goal of the season on an empty net with 9 seconds left. Martin Necas added his 6th goal of the year and picked up his 12th assist on Orlov’s second goal.

The Hurricanes scored once in the first period, twice in the second, and added their final goal in the closing seconds of the third. Carolina had 14 giveaways in the game.

Blue Jackets Offense Breakdown

Columbus managed 36 shots on goal but only scored twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson netted his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.

Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Adam Fantilli earned his 4th assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist on Labanc’s score.

Carolina Team Defense

Carolina’s defense will look to carry over their strong play from the previous game, where they allowed just 2 goals on 21 shots from the Capitals. Goalie Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves, finishing with a 90.5% save percentage. The Hurricanes’ defense also recorded 7 takeaways, 10 hits, and 11 blocks. After giving up two late goals in the first period, they shut out Washington in the second and third.

Columbus Team Defense

Columbus’ defense struggled in their last game, allowing 7 goals to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets gave up the first five goals, all in the first period, and another late in the 2nd period after making it 5-1. Washington added one more at the 18:34 mark of the 3rd. Goalie Daniil Tarasov finished with a 68.2% save percentage on 22 shots from the Capitals.

Hurricanes vs Blue Jackets Trends

• Through their last five road games, Carolina has an puck line record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 3 goals per game.
• Through their last ten home contests, the Blue Jackets offense has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Columbus posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 8-2 ATS.
• Columbus has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 puck line in their last three games.
• The Hurricanes have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.

Hurricanes vs Blue Jackets Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Blue Jackets to take down the Hurricanes at home. With the moneyline currently at +195, I’m placing my bet on the Blue Jackets straight-up.

Our projections have the Blue Jackets pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Blue Jackets, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will stay below that threshold, and we strongly suggest placing a bet on the under.

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