Overview
- Pyotr Kochetkov is the confirmed starter for Carolina and enters the night unbeaten with an 8-0-0 record and strong goals-against and save percentage numbers.
- The Hurricanes are first in the NHL with a 10-2-2 record and have carried a long hot run from last season into this year, giving them sustained momentum.
- Taylor Hall and Jordan Staal are out of Carolina’s lineup for the game, and the club showed no changes from its most recent win over Boston.
- Columbus comes in with a 5-5-0 record and has relied on Kent Johnson and Zach Werenski for offense and play-driving, but the Blue Jackets remain inconsistent on the road.
- The game starts at 7:00 PM local time and is available on the Hurricanes Hockey Network via Prime Video, Spectrum, and Fubo with local radio coverage; local previews differ on the arena name, listing either PNC Arena or Lenovo Center.