Carolina Hurricanes at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Mar 17, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 1, Columbus Blue Jackets 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 1 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 5 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Charlie Coyle | C | 1 | 3 | 4 | 18:31 | 0.39 | 2.67 |
| 2nd | Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 16:07 | 0.23 | 1.48 |
| 3rd | Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 18:35 | 0.10 | 1.28 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:25 | CBJ | Mason Marchment | Charlie Coyle, Adam Fantilli | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 19:05 | CBJ | Charlie Coyle | Adam Fantilli, Zach Werenski | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 14:05 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Nikolaj Ehlers, Alexander Nikishin | 4v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 17:29 | CBJ | Danton Heinen | Charlie Coyle, Cole Sillinger | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 18:03 | CBJ | Denton Mateychuk | Sean Monahan | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 07:38 | CBJ | Mathieu Olivier | Charlie Coyle, Cole Sillinger | 5v5 | 1–5 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.51 | 3.00 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 50.8% | 49.2% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 34.9% | 65.1% |
| Hits | 29 | 11 |
| Blocks | 17 | 23 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:18 | 0.02 | 0.84 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:20 | 0.33 | 0.75 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:46 | 0.09 | 0.64 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:25 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:59 | 0.17 | 0.20 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:34 | 0.17 | 0.15 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:01 | 0.21 | 0.10 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:50 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:51 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:29 | 0.19 | 0.05 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:24 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:59 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:09 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:44 | 0.17 | -0.05 |
| Nicolas Deslauriers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:31 | 0.03 | -0.07 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:41 | 0.25 | -0.10 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:02 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:39 | 0.23 | -0.55 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Coyle | C | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 18:31 | 0.39 | 2.67 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:07 | 0.23 | 1.48 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:35 | 0.10 | 1.28 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:18 | 0.02 | 0.90 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:14 | 0.18 | 0.80 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:07 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:46 | 0.19 | 0.55 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:10 | 0.10 | 0.54 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11:27 | 0.39 | 0.48 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:25 | 0.08 | 0.20 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:40 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:15 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:48 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:20 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:45 | 0.43 | 0.00 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:38 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:36 | 0.17 | -0.00 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:19 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 25 | 30 | 83.3% | -1.09 | L |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 28 | 29 | 96.4% | -0.03 | W |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5–1 on Mar 17, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.0 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 2.51 — the run of play matched the result, with Columbus Blue Jackets earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Charlie Coyle led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.67 on 1 goal, 3 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5–1 on Mar 17, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 5, Carolina Hurricanes 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Charlie Coyle led all skaters at 2.67, on 1G, 3A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.0 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 2.51, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 28 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 30. High-danger chances went 15 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Brandon Bussi stopped 25 of 30 (-1.09 goals saved above expected); Jet Greaves stopped 28 of 29 (-0.03 goals saved above expected).