The Canes will close out 2024 with a trip to Ohio.
The Carolina Hurricanes (22-13-1) will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (15-16-6) tonight at Nationwide Arena. Game time is 8 P.M. Eastern.
The Canes are coming off a tough 5-2 win against the Devils. They are 5-5-0 in their last ten games.
The Jackets lost 4-0 against the Bruins in their last match. They are 3-4-3 in their last ten.
Shayne Gostisbehere is still out with an injury. Ty Smith played in his place against New Jersey and performed well.
Other than that, there are no other expected changes for Carolina. Look for Pyotr Kochetkov to return to net.
Coach Rod Brind’Amour spoke with the media this morning.
The team’s game preview is here.
https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/preview-december-31-at-columbus