Blue Jackets visit Hurricanes in NHL matchup tonight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes host the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight at Lenovo Center, with puck drop scheduled for 7 PM. The Hurricanes currently lead the NHL standings with 22 points, holding a record of 10-2-2, while the Blue Jackets sit at 5-5-0 with 10 points. Carolina comes off a recent 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins, with Pyotr Kochetkov expected to start after going 8-0-0 this season. Columbus looks to build on recent overtime wins against the Flyers and the Golden Knights.
- •Hurricanes lead NHL standings with 22 points.
- •Blue Jackets looking to improve from 5-5-0 record.
- •Kochetkov holds an 8-0-0 record this season.
- •Game time set for 7 PM at Lenovo Center.
- •Hurricanes coming off a 2-1 win over Bruins.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jackets @ Hurricanes: Preview and Game Thread
"The Carolina Hurricanes host a Metropolitan Division foe tonight as the Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Lenovo Center. Game time is 7 PM. Not only do the Hurricanes lead the league with 22 points, (10-2-2), they have been a dominating hockey team since before the end of last season. Before going 16-3-0 in the postseason, […]
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