Columbus Blue Jackets at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Carolina Hurricanes on Oct 29, 2026. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 2, Carolina Hurricanes 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 2 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 3 |
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 | Seth Jarvis | R | 0 | 2 | 3 | 16:25 | 0.40 | 2.02 |
| 2nd | Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 17:08 | 0.55 | 1.32 |
| 3rd | Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:47 | 0.24 | 1.24 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 15:51 | CAR | Jordan Martinook | Seth Jarvis, Jaccob Slavin | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 07:47 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | Nikolaj Ehlers, Jackson Blake | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 00:16 | CAR | Mark Jankowski | Seth Jarvis, Jalen Chatfield | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 06:56 | CBJ | Denton Mateychuk | Jake Christiansen, Sean Monahan | 4v4 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 09:50 | CBJ | Kent Johnson | Charlie Coyle, Zach Werenski | 4v5 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.44 | 2.59 |
| High-danger shots | 21 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 48.1% | 51.9% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 51.5% | 48.5% |
| Hits | 27 | 16 |
| Blocks | 16 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 3 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Johnson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:47 | 0.35 | 1.06 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 24:54 | 0.11 | 1.04 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:02 | 0.63 | 0.79 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28:47 | 0.03 | 0.30 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:17 | 0.61 | 0.28 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:17 | 0.18 | 0.25 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:39 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:02 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:20 | 0.15 | -0.01 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:04 | 0.17 | -0.11 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:09 | 0.06 | -0.11 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:43 | 0.04 | -0.13 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:17 | 0.02 | -0.15 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:14 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
| Luca Del Bel Belluz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:26 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:27 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:33 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:11 | 0.02 | -0.78 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 16:25 | 0.40 | 2.02 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:08 | 0.55 | 1.32 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:47 | 0.24 | 1.24 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:05 | 0.23 | 1.09 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:56 | 0.02 | 1.09 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:34 | 0.04 | 1.01 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:48 | 0.27 | 1.00 |
| Juuso Välimäki | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:49 | 0.00 | 0.81 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:53 | 0.04 | 0.81 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:07 | 0.13 | 0.71 |
| Nicolas Deslauriers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:25 | 0.05 | 0.47 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:32 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:01 | 0.08 | 0.09 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:23 | 0.10 | -0.05 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:30 | 0.05 | -0.12 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:17 | 0.01 | -0.19 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:35 | 0.31 | -0.30 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:38 | 0.08 | -0.33 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | -0.41 | L |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | Carolina Hurricanes | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | 0.44 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3–2 on Oct 29, 2026, a one-goal game.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 2.59 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 2.44 — Carolina Hurricanes edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Seth Jarvis led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.02 on 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3–2 on Oct 29, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 3, Columbus Blue Jackets 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Seth Jarvis led all skaters at 2.02, on 0G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 2.59 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.44, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 26 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 27. High-danger chances went 21 to 23.