How to watch Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes
NHL. Columbus Blue Jackets (4-5-0) at Carolina Hurricanes (9-2-2). Thursday, October 29 at 7:00 PM ET at Lenovo Center. Watch on ESPN+, CBJNHL or CARNHL.
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Thu, Oct 29 · ET
Where to watch
- ESPN+Streaming service. Needs a subscription.
Local channels
- CBJNHLLocal channel, only in the teams' home areas. TV channel. Available with cable, satellite or a live TV streaming service.
- CARNHLLocal channel, only in the teams' home areas. TV channel. Available with cable, satellite or a live TV streaming service.
Preview
The Blue Jackets (4-5-0) visit the Hurricanes (9-2-2) at Lenovo Center, Thursday, October 29 at 7:00 PM ET.
The Blue Jackets have won 2 of their last 5. Their last game was a win, 2-1 OT against Vegas Golden Knights.
The Hurricanes have won 3 of their last 5. Their last game was a win, 4-0 at St. Louis Blues.
They last met on Thu, Apr 2, 2026, when the Hurricanes won 5-1.
Players to watch: Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets' goals leader, 4) and Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes' goals leader, 8).
On the injury report for the Hurricanes: Mark Jankowski (out), Alexander Nikishin (out), Jordan Staal (injured reserve).
The game is on ESPN+.
Injury report
Columbus Blue Jackets
No injuries reported.
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Jankowski C | Out | Lower Body |
| Alexander Nikishin D | Out | Not Injury Related |
| Jordan Staal C | Injured Reserve | Calf |
Head-to-head
- Thu, Apr 2, 2026Columbus Blue Jackets 1atCarolina Hurricanes 5
- Tue, Mar 31, 2026Carolina Hurricanes 5atColumbus Blue Jackets 2
- Tue, Mar 17, 2026Carolina Hurricanes 1atColumbus Blue Jackets 5
- Tue, Dec 9, 2025Columbus Blue Jackets 1atCarolina Hurricanes 4
- Thu, Jan 23, 2025Columbus Blue Jackets 4atCarolina Hurricanes 7
Recent formnewest first
Columbus Blue Jackets
- Sat, Oct 24 W 2-1 OT vs Vegas Golden Knights
- Tue, Oct 20 L 6-2 vs Toronto Maple Leafs
- Sun, Oct 18 L 2-1 at Minnesota Wild
- Sat, Oct 17 W 1-0 OT vs New York Rangers
- Tue, Oct 13 L 7-3 vs Florida Panthers
Carolina Hurricanes
- Sat, Oct 24 W 4-0 at St. Louis Blues
- Thu, Oct 22 L 6-5 SO at Edmonton Oilers
- Tue, Oct 20 W 6-3 at Vancouver Canucks
- Sun, Oct 18 L 3-2 at Calgary Flames
- Sat, Oct 17 W 3-2 at Winnipeg Jets
Key players
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Goals | Kent Johnson 4 |
| Assists | Charlie Coyle 7 |
| Points | Charlie Coyle 8 |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Goals | Logan Stankoven 8 |
| Assists | Sebastian Aho 11 |
| Points | Sebastian Aho 18 |
Questions
Is there a free Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes live stream?
No. ESPN+, CBJNHL or CARNHL needs a paid subscription. Only games on CBS, Fox, NBC and ABC are free, with a TV antenna. Sites promising free streams are unofficial and often unsafe.
What channel is Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes on?
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes is on ESPN+, CBJNHL or CARNHL.
What time does Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes start?
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes starts Thursday, October 29 at 7:00 PM ET at Lenovo Center.
Does StreamEast stream Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes?
No. We don't stream games and we're not the old StreamEast site. We list the official channels and apps showing each game.
Who is injured for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes?
Players listed as out or doubtful: Mark Jankowski (Carolina Hurricanes, out); Alexander Nikishin (Carolina Hurricanes, out); Jordan Staal (Carolina Hurricanes, injured reserve). Check the full injury report above for questionable players.
Who won the last Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
Carolina Hurricanes won 5-1 on Thu, Apr 2, 2026.
