NHL action on Thursday includes the Carolina Hurricanes (29-16-3) hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets (23-18-7) at PNC Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes rank third in the Eastern Conference with 61 points and the Blue Jackets are seventh in the Eastern Conference with 53 points.
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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets: Jan. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: PNC Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Hurricanes' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.29 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.73 | 6th |
| Shots | 31.9 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 25.1 | 2nd |
| Power Play % | 20.95% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.21% | 2nd |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.29 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.29 | 26th |
| Shots | 29.7 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 22.31% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.81% | 25th |
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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Hurricanes
- Martin Necas is one of Carolina's top contributors this season with 54 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 14.4%.
- With 14 goals and 32 assists, Sebastian Aho is one of the most important contributors for Carolina with his 46 points (one per game).
- Carolina's offensive effort is aided by Seth Jarvis' 46 points. He's contributed 18 assists.
- In the 30 games Pyotr Kochetkov has played this season, his save percentage is .904, 27th in the league.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has totaled 15 goals and 37 assists in 48 games for Columbus, good for 52 points.
- Kirill Marchenko is a leading scorer for Columbus with 51 total points this season. He has scored 18 goals and added 33 assists in 48 games.
- Sean Monahan is a top contributor on offense for Columbus with 14 goals and 27 assists.
- Elvis Merzlikins is 17-11-3 on the season, giving up 93 goals (3.0 goals against average) and collecting 772 saves with an .892 save percentage (53rd in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Hurricanes
Jesper Fast: Out For Season (Neck),
William Carrier: Out (Lower Body),
Tyson Jost: Out (Lower Body)
Blue Jackets
Cole Sillinger: Questionable (Upper Body),
Denton Mateychuk: Questionable (Illness),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder),
Sean Monahan: Out (Wrist),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Yegor Chinakhov: Out (Upper Body)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17/2025 | Golden Knights | W 3-2 | Home |
| 1/20/2025 | Blackhawks | W 4-3 | Away |
| 1/21/2025 | Stars | W 2-1 | Away |
| 1/23/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 1/25/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 1/28/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 1/30/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18/2025 | Rangers | L 1-0 | Away |
| 1/20/2025 | Islanders | L 3-1 | Away |
| 1/22/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 5-1 | Away |
| 1/23/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 1/25/2025 | Kings | - | Home |
| 1/30/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 1/31/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Away |