Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction (Mar 31, 2026)

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes — Mar 31, 2026

Detailed NHL game prediction for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Pregame win probability: Columbus Blue Jackets 53.9% • Carolina Hurricanes 46.1%

Expected goals: Columbus Blue Jackets 2.66 — Carolina Hurricanes 3.00 • Median total: 5.9