The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Thursday night at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. Goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov turned in a strong performance between the pipes for Carolina, while forward Logan Stankoven scored a second-period goal. The game featured physical play throughout, with notable collisions involving Juuso Välimäki and Conor Garland, and Jalen Chatfield stripping Kent Johnson of the puck in the first period. Mathieu Olivier also saw significant ice time for Columbus. The win came in front of the home crowd on October 29, 2026.
Hurricanes Edge Blue Jackets 3-2 in Raleigh
