Metropolitan Division opponents meet when Hurricanes host the Blue Jackets

Metropolitan Division rivals will face off as the Columbus Blue Jackets (6-11-4, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) take on the Carolina Hurricanes (11-8, third in the Metropolitan Division) in a highly anticipated matchup. This clash is scheduled to take place in Raleigh, North Carolina, at 5 p.m. EST on Sunday.

The Hurricanes have shown their prowess within the Metropolitan Division, boasting a 3-2-0 record against divisional opponents and a solid 11-8 overall record. Notably, Carolina has excelled in games where they capitalize on their power play opportunities, securing a 7-4-0 record when scoring with the man advantage.

Conversely, the Columbus Blue Jackets have struggled against their Metropolitan Division counterparts, recording a 2-6-1 record within the division and an overall record of 6-11-4. Their performance in tightly contested games has been marked by a 2-4-3 record in matchups decided by a single goal.

This Sunday’s game marks the inaugural meeting of the season between these two teams, adding an extra layer of anticipation to the matchup.

As for top performers, Seth Jarvis has been a standout for the Hurricanes, amassing eight goals and seven assists. Andrei Svechnikov has also been instrumental with seven assists in the last 10 games.

On the Columbus side, Boone Jenner has been an offensive force, tallying 11 goals and three assists. Zachary Werenski has contributed significantly with nine assists in the previous 10 games.

Analyzing the recent form, the Hurricanes have maintained a respectable 6-4-0 record in their last ten games, with an average of three goals scored per game. They’ve also displayed discipline with 3.4 penalties and 7.3 penalty minutes per game, all while allowing an average of 2.9 goals against.

Meanwhile, the Blue Jackets have faced challenges in their recent outings, posting a 2-6-2 record in their last ten games. They’ve been more prolific on offense, averaging 3.2 goals per game, but have struggled with penalties, accumulating 3.1 penalties and 6.5 penalty minutes per game. Defensively, they’ve conceded an average of 3.6 goals.

In terms of injuries, the Hurricanes are without Frederik Andersen due to blood clotting concerns. The Blue Jackets have their own injury woes, with Alexandre Texier listed as day-to-day due to illness, Jack Roslovic sidelined with an ankle injury, Daniil Tarasov out for undisclosed reasons, and Damon Severson out with an oblique injury.

This comprehensive analysis has been brought to you by The Big Big News, utilizing technology provided by Data Skrive and data sourced from Sportradar to deliver the latest insights into this exciting Metropolitan Division showdown.

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