Games / NHL / Dec 15, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Carolina Hurricanes (14-3-2) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (7-9-0) on Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH. TV: CARNHL, CBJNHL. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes.

NHLTuesday, December 15, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes14-3-2

7:00 PM ETDec 15, 2026

Columbus Blue Jackets7-9-0

DateDec 15, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueNationwide Arena, Columbus, OH

TVCARNHL, CBJNHL

Team comparison

Carolina HurricanesColumbus Blue Jackets

Goals per game

4.1

2.6

Goals allowed per game

2.4

3.2

14-3-2Record7-9-0

1st in Metropolitan DivisionStanding7th in Metropolitan Division

8-3Road record / home record6-4

WWLWWLast 5LLWWL

W2StreakL2

Team stats

Carolina HurricanesColumbus Blue Jackets

Goals Against Average

2.32

3.13

Shots Against per Game

22.4

28.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

85.0

75.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

4.11

2.53

Shots per Game

33.3

25.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

22.2

17.5

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

164

126

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Carolina Hurricanes

Jordan Staal C · Calf

Injured Reserve

William Carrier LW · Knee

Day-To-Day

Columbus Blue Jackets

No injuries listed.

Recent form

Carolina HurricanesWWLWW

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 9-2

Nov 5, 2026 · at New York IslandersW 5-3

Nov 3, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsL 1-4

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Winnipeg JetsW 7-0

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Columbus Blue JacketsW 3-2

Columbus Blue JacketsLLWWL

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersL 1-4

Nov 6, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresL 2-5

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Dallas StarsW 2-1

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Colorado AvalancheW 7-2

Oct 31, 2026 · at Dallas StarsL 1-3

Season series

CAR leads series 1-0

Mar 1, 2027CAR 0, CBJ 0

Dec 15, 2026CAR 0, CBJ 0

Dec 3, 2026CBJ 0, CAR 0

Oct 29, 2026CBJ 2, CAR 3

Team pages

Carolina Hurricanes
Schedule, roster and stats

Columbus Blue Jackets
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets?

The game is on Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH.

How can I watch Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets?

TV: CARNHL, CBJNHL.

What are the records of the Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets?

Carolina Hurricanes: 14-3-2. Columbus Blue Jackets: 7-9-0.

Who is injured for Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets?

Listed out or doubtful: Carolina Hurricanes: Jordan Staal. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets played?

Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH.

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