Columbus Blue Jackets at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Carolina Hurricanes on Apr 02, 2026. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 1, Carolina Hurricanes 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 1 |
| Carolina Hurricanes 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 | Logan Stankoven | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 15:09 | 0.40 | 2.17 |
| 2nd | Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 2 | 1 | 13:50 | 0.20 | 2.05 |
| 3rd | K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21:45 | 0.01 | 1.55 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:27 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | K'Andre Miller, Taylor Hall | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 08:52 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | Taylor Hall, Jackson Blake | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 12:50 | CAR | Alexander Nikishin | Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho | 4v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 11:24 | CBJ | Denton Mateychuk | Boone Jenner, Isac Lundeström | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 11:37 | CAR | Jordan Martinook | Jordan Staal | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 06:44 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Shayne Gostisbehere, Sebastian Aho | 5v4 | 1–5 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 10 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.51 | 2.05 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 46.9% | 53.1% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 39.5% | 60.5% |
| Hits | 18 | 19 |
| Blocks | 14 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 5 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:34 | 0.02 | 0.63 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:29 | 0.29 | 0.47 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:04 | 0.36 | 0.39 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:37 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:45 | 0.01 | 0.07 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:06 | 0.07 | 0.01 |
| Luca Del Bel Belluz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:18 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:06 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:33 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:12 | 0.13 | -0.10 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:15 | 0.21 | -0.12 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:22 | 0.06 | -0.19 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:22 | 0.02 | -0.29 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:40 | 0.00 | -0.31 |
| Egor Zamula | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:19 | 0.03 | -0.41 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:08 | 0.14 | -0.69 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:30 | 0.00 | -0.72 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:38 | 0.14 | -0.81 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Stankoven | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 15:09 | 0.40 | 2.17 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:50 | 0.20 | 2.05 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:45 | 0.01 | 1.55 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:53 | 0.02 | 1.33 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:30 | 0.27 | 1.28 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:04 | 0.07 | 1.00 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:42 | 0.11 | 0.99 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:18 | 0.06 | 0.93 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:59 | 0.25 | 0.81 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:51 | 0.19 | 0.75 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:42 | 0.09 | 0.73 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:21 | 0.04 | 0.59 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:12 | 0.00 | 0.41 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:44 | 0.02 | 0.32 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:37 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:58 | 0.06 | 0.19 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:29 | 0.04 | 0.19 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:56 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Merzlikins | Columbus Blue Jackets | 16 | 21 | 76.2% | -3.15 | L |
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 9 | 10 | 90.0% | 0.51 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5–1 on Apr 02, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 2.05 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 1.51 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Logan Stankoven led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.17 on 2 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Frederik Andersen stopped 9 of 10, worth 0.51 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5–1 on Apr 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 5, Columbus Blue Jackets 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Logan Stankoven led all skaters at 2.17, on 2G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 2.05 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 1.51, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 10 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 21. High-danger chances went 13 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 16 of 21 (-3.15 goals saved above expected); Frederik Andersen stopped 9 of 10 (0.51 goals saved above expected).