Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes predictions, Mar 17, 2026

Mar 15, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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The upcoming NHL matchup between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Carolina Hurricanes on March 17, 2026, promises to be an intriguing contest at Nationwide Arena. The Columbus Blue Jackets enter the game having secured only 2 wins in their last 5 outings, indicating some inconsistency in their form. Offensively, they will need to leverage their home advantage to regain momentum and capitalize on scoring opportunities, although their recent performance suggests they are struggling to find their rhythm.

Conversely, the Carolina Hurricanes have been in relatively better form, winning 3 of their last 5 matches. This surge reflects a strong tactical approach focusing on solid defense and quick transitions, making them a formidable opponent. The Hurricanes’ ability to control the pace of the game and create chances from turnovers could pose challenges for the Blue Jackets’ defense.

Bookmakers have indicated a slight edge for the visiting Hurricanes, offering odds of 2.19 compared to the Blue Jackets’ 2.78. Our predictive model suggests a 35% chance of a home victory for Columbus, a 23.3% chance of a draw, and a 42% likelihood of an away win for Carolina. As both teams aim to solidify their standings, this matchup could be pivotal in shaping their season narratives, but as with any sporting event, the outcome remains uncertain.

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Columbus
34%		 Draw
22.7%		 Carolina
43.3%

Outrights of NHL Carolina Hurricanes: 12.82% Columbus Blue Jackets: 1.3%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.85 4.28 2.24
Pinnacle 2.78 4.16 2.19

Latest Results

14.03.26 Philadelphia Flyers – Columbus Blue Jackets – 1:2 penalties
12.03.26 Florida Panthers – Columbus Blue Jackets – 2:1 OT
10.03.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Columbus Blue Jackets – 2:5
09.03.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Los Angeles Kings – 4:5 OT
07.03.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Utah Mammoth – 4:5 OT		 14.03.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Carolina Hurricanes – 2:4
12.03.26 Carolina Hurricanes – St. Louis Blues – 1:3
10.03.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Pittsburgh Penguins – 5:4 penalties
07.03.26 Calgary Flames – Carolina Hurricanes – 5:4
06.03.26 Edmonton Oilers – Carolina Hurricanes – 3:6

Facts

  • A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 9 and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 2.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 15 matches, and goals 48:81. (average 2.4:4.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Columbus won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 31:42. (average 3.1:4.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    09.12.25 Carolina Hurricanes – Columbus Blue Jackets – 4:1
    23.01.25 Carolina Hurricanes – Columbus Blue Jackets – 7:4
    31.12.24 Columbus Blue Jackets – Carolina Hurricanes – 4:3 penalties
    15.12.24 Carolina Hurricanes – Columbus Blue Jackets – 4:1
    23.11.24 Columbus Blue Jackets – Carolina Hurricanes – 5:4 penalties

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 65 39 5 9 12 247:163 97
    2 Dallas Stars 66 33 9 10 14 232:178 94
    3 Minnesota Wild 67 25 13 12 17 224:192 88
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 67 23 8 14 22 220:209 76
    5 Anaheim Ducks 66 21 15 3 27 219:230 75
    6 Utah Mammoth 67 26 8 6 27 208:188 74
    7 Edmonton Oilers 67 24 8 9 26 235:231 73
    8 San Jose Sharks 64 20 12 6 26 200:222 70
    9 Seattle Kraken 65 24 6 9 26 185:197 69
    10 Los Angeles Kings 66 17 10 15 24 176:200 69
    11 Nashville Predators 65 22 7 9 27 194:222 67
    12 Winnipeg Jets 65 22 5 10 28 185:200 64
    13 St. Louis Blues 66 24 3 10 29 175:219 64
    14 Chicago Blackhawks 66 18 7 11 30 175:213 61
    15 Calgary Flames 66 22 4 7 33 165:207 59
    16 Vancouver Canucks 66 13 7 8 38 171:246 48

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 66 31 11 6 18 234:192 90
    2 Buffalo Sabres 67 34 7 6 20 235:200 88
    3 Tampa Bay Lightning 65 31 9 4 21 231:182 84
    4 Montreal Canadiens 65 25 11 10 19 230:216 82
    5 Pittsburgh Penguins 66 28 5 15 18 223:202 81
    6 New York Islanders 67 24 14 5 24 197:191 81
    7 Boston Bruins 66 27 10 6 23 219:207 80
    8 Detroit Red Wings 67 25 11 8 23 195:201 80
    9 Columbus Blue Jackets 66 23 11 11 21 212:208 79
    10 Ottawa Senators 65 27 6 9 23 218:201 75
    11 Philadelphia Flyers 66 20 11 12 23 191:205 74
    12 Washington Capitals 68 28 5 8 27 212:203 74
    13 Florida Panthers 65 26 7 3 29 197:214 69
    14 New Jersey Devils 66 22 11 2 31 176:201 68
    15 Toronto Maple Leafs 67 20 8 12 27 211:236 68
    16 New York Rangers 66 19 9 8 30 189:205 64

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.95 (21.09%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.38 (15.5%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 6.5 (12.82%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 11 (7.57%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 11.5 (7.25%)

    6. Minnesota Wild: 13.5 (6.17%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 15 (5.55%)

    8. Buffalo Sabres: 19 (4.39%)

    9. Montreal Canadiens: 32.5 (2.56%)

    10. Utah Mammoth: 35 (2.38%)

    11. Anaheim Ducks: 41 (2.03%)

    12. Ottawa Senators: 46 (1.81%)

    13. Detroit Red Wings: 53.5 (1.56%)

    14. New York Islanders: 53.5 (1.56%)

    15. Pittsburgh Penguins: 53.5 (1.56%)

    16. Columbus Blue Jackets: 64 (1.3%)

    17. Los Angeles Kings: 71 (1.17%)

    18. Boston Bruins: 101 (0.82%)

    19. Florida Panthers: 138.5 (0.6%)

    20. Washington Capitals: 151 (0.55%)

    21. San Jose Sharks: 176 (0.47%)

    22. Winnipeg Jets: 301 (0.28%)

    23. Nashville Predators: 351 (0.24%)

    24. Seattle Kraken: 451 (0.18%)

    25. New Jersey Devils: 626 (0.13%)

    26. Philadelphia Flyers: 751 (0.11%)

    27. St. Louis Blues: 1001 (0.08%)

    28. Toronto Maple Leafs: 1251 (0.07%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 1751 (0.05%)

    30. Chicago Blackhawks: 1751 (0.05%)

    31. New York Rangers: 1751 (0.05%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 3001 (0.03%)

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