The'Carolina Hurricanes (35-18-6) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (19-29-10) Thursday. Puck drop from Nationwide Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+/Hulu). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Hurricanes got back in the win column with a 3-2 victory at the Minnesota Wild Tuesday. After allowing two 1st-period goals and trailing 2-1 at the end of the 1st, the Hurricanes scored a goal in each period to rally for the win. C Jordan Staal'scored a goal and was 1 of 6 Carolina players who had an assist.
The Blue Jackets fell 4-1 at the New York Rangers Wednesday. After a scoreless 1st period, the Blue Jackets allowed 2 goals in both the 2nd and 3rd. A 3rd-period goal from C Cole Sillinger, assisted by D Damon Severson, kept Columbus from being shut out.
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