"x-": 2025-26 Regular Season, Game 75: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
For the first time this season, the Hurricanes have a chance to put the "x" next to their name in the standings. With a win or an extra-time loss and some help, the Canes could secure their eighth straight postseason trip, even if it feels like a formality at this point. They could do it against a division opponent, looking to complete their home-and-home sweep of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The win on Tuesday felt a little closer than it needed to be until the Canes broke it open over the last few minutes. The power play was great, as were Nikolaj Ehlers and Brandon Bussi. For the Blue Jackets, Kirill Marchenko woke up a little, which could present some trouble for the Canes tonight. I'm expecting to see some serious fight from Columbus tonight, and the Canes better be prepared for it. Scoring Summary 1st Period CAR (2:27)- Logan Stankoven (16) (K'Andre Miller (27) & Taylor Hall (26)) CAR (8:52)- Logan Stankoven (17) (Taylor Hall (27) & Jackson Blake (25)) CAR...