Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets

NHL

47-21-6, 100 PTS

5-2

Final

38-25-12, 88 PTS

Nationwide Arena

TV: Sportsnet+

Team	1	2	3	T
CAR	2	0	3	5
CBJ	0	1	1	2

Who won: Hurricanes 5-2

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Nationwide Arena. The Hurricanes lead the series 2-1. The Hurricanes outscored the Blue Jackets 2-0 in the 1st period. Nikolaj Ehlers led the Hurricanes in goals (1). Kirill Marchenko led the Blue Jackets in goals (1).

Leaders

CARCBJ

Goals

Nikolaj Ehlers

1

Kirill Marchenko

1

Assists

Nikolaj Ehlers

2

Mason Marchment

2

Points

Nikolaj Ehlers

3

Kirill Marchenko

2

Scoring

1st

13:29

Goal

Shayne Gostisbehere Goal (13) Slap Shot, assists: Nikolaj Ehlers (39), Andrei Svechnikov (37)

1-0

16:12

Goal

Logan Stankoven Goal (15) Snap Shot, assists: Mark Jankowski (10)

2-0

2nd

15:14

Goal

Kirill Marchenko Goal (26) Wrist Shot, assists: Zach Werenski (57), Mason Marchment (21)

2-1

3rd

2:07

Goal

Adam Fantilli Goal (22) Snap Shot, assists: Mason Marchment (22), Kirill Marchenko (37)

2-2

12:42

Goal

Nikolaj Ehlers Goal (24) Wrist Shot, assists: Jalen Chatfield (15), Jaccob Slavin (5)

3-2

13:55

Goal

Andrei Svechnikov Goal (27) Slap Shot, assists: Nikolaj Ehlers (40), Sebastian Aho (50)

4-2

19:13

Goal

Jordan Martinook Goal (11) Wrist Shot, assists: none

5-2

Scores shown as CAR-CBJ.

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