Thursday's NHL action will see the Carolina Hurricanes (10-2-2) take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (5-5), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Lenovo Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are first (with 22 points) and the Blue Jackets 15th (10 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Blue Jackets vs. Hurricanes: Oct. 29 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: Lenovo Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Hurricanes' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.79 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.36 | 4th |
| Shots | 33.6 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 21.9 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 23.53% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.33% | 11th |
Blue Jackets' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.5 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.3 | 21st |
| Shots | 25.6 | 23rd |
| Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 11.11% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.73% | 23rd |
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Blue Jackets vs. Hurricanes Top Players
Hurricanes
- Sebastian Aho has been critical to Carolina's offense this season, racking up 19 points in 14 games.
- With three goals and 11 assists, Jackson Blake is one of the most important contributors for Carolina with his 14 points (1.0 per game).
- Carolina's scoring effort is aided by Andrei Svechnikov's 14 points. He's contributed seven assists.
- In eight games played this season, Pyotr Kochetkov (8-0-0) has allowed 13 goals.
Blue Jackets
- Kent Johnson has totaled six goals and four assists in 10 games for Columbus, good for 10 points.
- Zachary Kenneth Werenski has racked up eight points this season, with zero goals and eight assists.
- Charlie Coyle is a crucial contributor on offense for Columbus with one goal and seven assists.
- Cam Talbot is 3-2-0 this season, collecting 127 saves and giving up 15 goals (2.8 goals against average) with an .894 save percentage (28th in the league).
Blue Jackets vs. Hurricanes Injury Report
Hurricanes
Jordan Staal: Out (Calf),
Taylor Hall: Out (Undisclosed),
Alexander Nikishin: Out (Not Injury Related)
Blue Jackets
Ivan Provorov: Out (Lower Body),
Isac Lundeström: Out (Achilles)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2026 | Oilers | L 6-5 | Away |
| 10/24/2026 | Blues | W 4-0 | Away |
| 10/27/2026 | Bruins | W 2-1 | Home |
| 10/29/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 11/1/2026 | Jets | - | Home |
| 11/3/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 11/5/2026 | Islanders | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2026 | Maple Leafs | L 6-2 | Home |
| 10/24/2026 | Golden Knights | W 2-1 | Home |
| 10/27/2026 | Flyers | W 4-3 | Away |
| 10/29/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 10/31/2026 | Stars | - | Away |
| 11/3/2026 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 11/5/2026 | Stars | - | Home |