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NHL play on Tuesday features a matchup in Raleigh, North Carolina between the Carolina Hurricanes (17-9-2) and Columbus Blue Jackets (13-10-6) at Lenovo Center, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes sit in second place in the Eastern Conference with 36 points and the Blue Jackets are 13th in the Eastern Conference with 32 points.
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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets: Dec. 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: Lenovo Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.32 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.89 | 12th |
| Shots | 33.2 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.1 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 15.29% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.01% | 23rd |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.97 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.38 | 26th |
| Shots | 30.4 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 18.31% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.15% | 29th |
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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Hurricanes
- Sebastian Aho is one of Carolina's leading contributors this season with 26 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 12.9%.
- Seth Jarvis is another of Carolina's top contributors currently with 24 total points (16 goals and eight assists) to his name.
- Through 19 games, Shayne Gostisbehere has proven himself as an important offensive option for Carolina. He has 21 points (three goals and 18 assists).
- As Carolina's top goalie, Frederik Andersen has recorded 5 wins and 7 losses this season while giving up 44 goals with 306 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has totaled nine goals and 21 assists in 29 games for Columbus, good for 30 points.
- Kirill Marchenko has scored 24 total points (0.8 per game) this campaign. He has 10 goals and 14 assists.
- Dmitri Voronkov is a key player on offense for Columbus with 10 goals and 10 assists.
- Jet Greaves has a 7-5-5 record this season, with a .906 save percentage (23rd in the league). He has 454 saves, and has conceded 47 goals (2.7 goals against average).
Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Hurricanes
Charles-Alexis Legault: Out (Hand),
Jaccob Slavin: Out (Lower Body)
Blue Jackets
Mathieu Olivier: Out (Upper Body),
Boone Jenner: Out (Upper Body),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Hip)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 5-1 | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Predators | W 6-3 | Home |
| 12/7/2025 | Sharks | L 4-1 | Home |
| 12/9/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 12/14/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2025 | Red Wings | W 6-5 | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Panthers | L 7-6 | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Capitals | L 2-0 | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Senators | - | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |