Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks - March 17

The Carolina Hurricanes (42-18-6) take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (34-21-11) at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday, March 17 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 in their most recent game, while the Blue Jackets are coming off a 2-1 shootout victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our pick for which squad will take home the victory in Tuesday's hockey action.

The Blue Jackets have a 5-1-4 record over their last 10 games. They have totaled 32 goals while giving up 30 in that time. On the power play, 21 opportunities have resulted in five goals (23.8% conversion rate).

Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this contest calls for a final tally of Blue Jackets 4, Hurricanes 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (+108)
• Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

• The Hurricanes have a 42-18-6 record overall, with an 11-6-17 record in contests that have needed overtime.
• Carolina is 14-4-3 (31 points) in its 21 games decided by one goal.
• In the 10 games this season the Hurricanes scored only one goal, they've finished 1-9-0 (two points).
• Carolina has finished 4-3-0 in the seven games this season when it scored two goals (registering eight points).
• The Hurricanes are 37-5-6 in the 48 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 80 points).
• In the 24 games when Carolina has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it picked up 35 points after finishing 17-6-1.
• In the 54 games when it outshot its opponent, Carolina is 38-12-4 (80 points).
• The Hurricanes' opponents have had more shots in 10 games. The Hurricanes went 3-5-2 in those contests (eight points).

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

• The Blue Jackets (34-21-11 overall) have posted a record of 11-11-22 in games that have gone to OT this season.
• Columbus has earned 30 points (10-7-10) in its 27 games decided by one goal.
• In 13 games this season when the Blue Jackets ended a game with just one goal, they earned a total of nine points (3-7-3).
• Columbus failed to win all eight games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
• The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals in 43 games, earning 70 points from those contests.
• This season, Columbus has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 19 games and picked up 28 points with a record of 12-3-4.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 20-11-7 (47 points).
• The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 26 games, going 13-9-4 to record 30 points.

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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio

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