Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets
On the ice
CAR shoots leftCBJ shoots right 
Shots on goal
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | 18 | 15 | 16 | 49 |
| CBJ | 9 | 7 | 2 | 18 |
In net
Frederik Andersen8/9 SV, .889
Elvis Merzlikins11/15 SV, .733| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| CBJ | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Who won: Hurricanes 7-4
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-4 on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Nationwide Arena. The Hurricanes lead the series 2-0. The Hurricanes outscored the Blue Jackets 5-0 in the 3rd period. Brady Skjei led the Hurricanes in goals (2). Gustav Nyquist led the Blue Jackets in goals (1).
