Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Carolina Hurricanes - NHL Game Preview - April 2, 2026

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	1	2	3	T
Columbus CLB--	-	-	-
Carolina CAR--	-	-	-

Blue Jackets	3.05 GF AVG	3.09 GA AVG	19.70 Power Play
Hurricanes	3.35 GF AVG	2.81 GA AVG	22.00 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Brendan Smith (D)	Knee	04-06-2026Expected to be out until at least Apr 7
Kirill Marchenko (RW)	Illness	02-25-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 26

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Eric Robinson (LW)	Upper Body	02-25-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 26

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