Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Zach Werenski #8 of the Columbus Blue Jackets looks on during the first period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Jordan Martinook #48 of the Carolina Hurricanes looks on from the sideline following a goal scored during the first period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Jordan Martinook #48 of the Carolina Hurricanes returns to the bench after celebrating a goal scored during the first period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Jordan Martinook #48 of the Carolina Hurricanes returns to the bench after celebrating a goal scored during the first period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Seth Jarvis #24 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates with the puck during the first period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Jordan Martinook #48 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates with teammates Mark Jankowski #77 and Jaccob Slavin #74 following a goal scored during the first period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Pyotr Kochetkov #52 of the Carolina Hurricanes protects the net during the first period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Valeri Nichushkin #43 of the Columbus Blue Jackets attempts a shot against Pyotr Kochetkov #52 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of the game at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Jackson Blake #53 and Nikolaj Ehlers #27 of the Carolina Hurricanes skate the ice during the first period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Head coach Rick Bowness of the Columbus Blue Jackets reacts during the first period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Head coach Rod Brind'Amour of the Carolina Hurricanes looks on during the first period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Head coach Rod Brind'Amour of the Carolina Hurricanes looks on during the first period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Head coach Rick Bowness of the Columbus Blue Jackets reacts during the first period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Head coach Rick Bowness of the Columbus Blue Jackets leaves the icing following the second period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Jet Greaves #73 of the Columbus Blue Jackets looks on during the second period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Jet Greaves #73 of the Columbus Blue Jackets looks on during the second period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Head coach Rick Bowness of the Columbus Blue Jackets leaves the icing following the second period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Pyotr Kochetkov #52 of the Carolina Hurricanes makes a save during the second period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Adam Fantilli #19 of the Columbus Blue Jackets and William Carrier #28 of the Carolina Hurricanes battle for possession during the second period of the game at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Pyotr Kochetkov #52 of the Carolina Hurricanes makes a save during the second period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Pyotr Kochetkov #52 of the Carolina Hurricanes makes a save and attempt to control the puck while pressured by Danton Heinen #58 of the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period of the game at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Juuso Välimäki #8 of the Carolina Hurricanes looks on during the second period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Ryan Lomberg #94 of the Columbus Blue Jackets reacts following their 3-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Sean Walker #26 of the Carolina Hurricanes gives candy to fans following their 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes reacts to a penalty call during the third period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Juuso Välimäki #8 of the Carolina Hurricanes gives candy to fans following their 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Jaccob Slavin #74 of the Carolina Hurricanes and Conor Garland #83 of the Columbus Blue Jackets race to beat the icing call during the second period of the game at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Zach Werenski #8 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates during the third period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Dante Fabbro #15 of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes exchange words during the third period of the game at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Dante Fabbro #15 of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes exchange words during the third period of the game at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Kent Johnson #91 of the Columbus Blue Jackets celebrates with his team following a goal scored during the third period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Zach Werenski #8 of the Columbus Blue Jackets and William Carrier #28 of the Carolina Hurricanes work for possession of the puck during the third period of the game at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Juuso Välimäki #8 of the Carolina Hurricanes gives candy to fans following their 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Logan Stankoven #22 of the Carolina Hurricanes and Sean Monahan #23 of the Columbus Blue Jackets face off during the third period of the game at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Pyotr Kochetkov #52 of the Carolina Hurricanes makes a save and attempt to control the puck while pressured by Danton Heinen #58 of the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period of the game at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: William Carrier #28 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates with the puck while defended by Dante Fabbro #15 of the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period of the game at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Logan Stankoven #22 of the Carolina Hurricanes bring the puck up ice during the third period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Denton Mateychuk #5 of the Columbus Blue Jackets celebrates with his team following a goal scored during the third period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Mark Jankowski #77 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates with his team following a goal scored during the third period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Logan Stankoven #22 of the Carolina Hurricanes reacts with teammate Shayne Gostisbehere #4 after scoring a goal during the second period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: K'andre Miller #19 and Andrei Svechnikov #37 of the Carolina Hurricanes react following their 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Zach Werenski #8 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates during the third period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: The Carolina Hurricanes perform the "Storm Surge" following their 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
