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NHL action on Saturday features a meeting in Columbus, Ohio between the Carolina Hurricanes (14-5) and Columbus Blue Jackets (8-9-2) at Nationwide Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes sit in first place in the Eastern Conference with 28 points and the Blue Jackets rank 11th in the Eastern Conference with 18 points.
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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets: Nov. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
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- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Hurricanes' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.89 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.42 | 4th |
| Shots | 33.6 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 24.7 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 24.19% | 7th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.33% | 7th |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.42 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.58 | 30th |
| Shots | 32.2 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 18% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.97% | 20th |
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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Hurricanes
- One of Carolina's top offensive options this season is Martin Necas, who has recorded 31 points in 19 games.
- Andrei Svechnikov has 17 points (seven goals, 10 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- With 17 points through 19 games (five goals and 12 assists), Sebastian Aho has been an important part of Carolina's offensive efforts this season.
- Pyotr Kochetkov (10-2-0) has a 2.3 goals against average and a save percentage of .907 for Carolina.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has collected six goals and 13 assists in 19 games for Columbus, good for 19 points.
- Sean Monahan has racked up 19 points this season, with seven goals and 12 assists.
- Kirill Marchenko's six goals and 12 assists add up to 18 points this season.
- Elvis Merzlikins is 5-5-1 in 11 games this season, conceding 33 goals (3.0 goals against average) with 280 saves and an .895 save percentage (43rd in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Hurricanes
Jesper Fast: Out (Neck),
Frederik Andersen: Out (Knee),
Seth Jarvis: Questionable (Upper Body)
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Jordan Dumais: Out (Lower Body),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2024 | Blues | W 4-1 | Home |
| 11/20/2024 | Flyers | W 4-1 | Away |
| 11/21/2024 | Devils | L 4-2 | Away |
| 11/23/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 11/25/2024 | Stars | - | Home |
| 11/27/2024 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 11/29/2024 | Panthers | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16/2024 | Canadiens | L 5-1 | Away |
| 11/18/2024 | Bruins | W 5-1 | Away |
| 11/21/2024 | Lightning | W 7-6 | Home |
| 11/23/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 11/27/2024 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 11/29/2024 | Flames | - | Home |
| 12/1/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Away |