Games / NHL / Dec 3, 2026

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

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

NHLThursday, December 3, 2026

Columbus Blue Jackets7-9-0

7:00 PM ETDec 3, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes14-3-2

DateDec 3, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueLenovo Center, Raleigh, NC

TVCBJNHL, CARNHL

Team comparison

Columbus Blue JacketsCarolina Hurricanes

Goals per game

2.6

4.1

Goals allowed per game

3.2

2.4

7-9-0Record14-3-2

7th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding1st in Metropolitan Division

1-5Road record / home record6-2

LLWWLLast 5WWLWW

L2StreakW2

Team stats

Columbus Blue JacketsCarolina Hurricanes

Goals Against Average

3.13

2.32

Shots Against per Game

28.1

22.4

Penalty Kill Percentage

75.6

85.0

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.53

4.11

Shots per Game

25.8

33.3

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

17.5

22.2

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

126

164

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Columbus Blue Jackets

No injuries listed.

Carolina Hurricanes

Jordan Staal C · Calf

Injured Reserve

William Carrier LW · Knee

Day-To-Day

Recent form

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

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

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

Columbus Blue Jackets
Schedule, roster and stats

Carolina Hurricanes
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes?

The game is on Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC.

How can I watch Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes?

TV: CBJNHL, CARNHL.

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

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

Who is injured for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes?

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 Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes played?

Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC.

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