Carolina Hurricanes at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions
2026-03-17 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes @ 7:00 PM EDT
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CBJ: 58.9%
CAR: 41.1%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 3.44
CAR: 2.37
Total Goals
Median: 5.5
Over 5.5: 50%
Over 6.5: 35%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CBJ
Jet Greaves - 18-12-6 | 0.910 SV% | 2.62 GAA
CAR
Brandon Bussi - 23-3-1 | 0.906 SV% | 2.16 GAA
| Stat | CBJ | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.909 | 0.901 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.928 | 0.915 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.903 | 0.958 |
| GAA | 2.62 | 2.33 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 89% • CBJ at home vs CAR: 3-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-09 | CAR 4 - 1 CBJ | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-01-23 | CAR 7 - 4 CBJ | CAR | CAR |
| 2024-12-31 | CBJ 4 - 3 CAR | CBJ | CBJ |
| 2024-12-15 | CAR 4 - 1 CBJ | CAR | CAR |
| 2024-11-23 | CBJ 5 - 4 CAR | CBJ | CBJ |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-03-17 at 7:00 PM EDT.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.