Final Score: Hurricanes 5 - Blue Jackets 2
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Hurricanes @ Blue Jackets
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Probability
57%
43%
Projected margin: Carolina Hurricanes +0.1
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Hurricanes | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 36 | 30 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 2.9 | 2.7 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 5 |
| Stat | Hurricanes | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 73 | 74 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| Win percentage | 63% | 51% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 57% | 54% |
Recent Results
Hurricanes
vs Montreal Canadiens
Mar 29, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs New Jersey Devils
Mar 28, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Montreal Canadiens
Mar 24, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Mar 22, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Mar 20, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Mar 18, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
@ Columbus Blue Jackets
Mar 17, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Mar 14, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs St. Louis Blues
Mar 12, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Mar 10, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
Blue Jackets
vs Boston Bruins
Mar 29, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs San Jose Sharks
Mar 28, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Montreal Canadiens
Mar 26, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Mar 24, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ New York Islanders
Mar 22, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 1
0-1
vs Seattle Kraken
Mar 21, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs New York Rangers
Mar 19, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Mar 17, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Mar 14, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Florida Panthers
Mar 12, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2