Carolina Hurricanes top Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2

# Carolina Hurricanes top Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 — Carolina Hurricanes 5, Columbus Blue Jackets 2. Final.

Three stars

- 1. N. Ehlers (CAR) (1G, 2A)

- 2. K. Marchenko (CBJ) (1G, 1A)

- 3. A. Svechnikov (CAR) (1G, 1A)

Goal summary

- 1st 13:29 — S. Gostisbehere, Hurricanes (N. Ehlers, A. Svechnikov) PPG. Score now 1-0.

- 1st 16:12 — L. Stankoven, Hurricanes (M. Jankowski) PPG. Score now 2-0.

- 2nd 15:14 — K. Marchenko, Blue Jackets (Z. Werenski, M. Marchment). Score now 2-1.

- 3rd 02:07 — A. Fantilli, Blue Jackets (M. Marchment, K. Marchenko). Score now 2-2.

- 3rd 12:42 — N. Ehlers, Hurricanes (J. Chatfield, J. Slavin). Score now 3-2.

- 3rd 13:55 — A. Svechnikov, Hurricanes (N. Ehlers, S. Aho) PPG. Score now 4-2.

- 3rd 19:13 — J. Martinook, Hurricanes SHG EN. Score now 5-2.

Goalies

- J. Greaves (Blue Jackets): 28 SV on 32 SH, 4 GA, 87.5 SV%, 58:55 TOI. Decision: L.

- B. Bussi (Hurricanes): 23 SV on 25 SH, 2 GA, 92 SV%, 59:42 TOI. Decision: W.

Game meta

- Venue: Nationwide Arena

- Start (PT): 4:30 PM

- Source: NHL.com gamecenter (game id 2025021185)