The Hurricanes earned four points in a back-to-back set with the Blue Jackets, with a 4-1 home win Friday and a 4-3 overtime win Saturday in Columbus.
Carolina earned four critical points on back-to-back nights against NHL cellar dweller Columbus, winning 4-1 at home Friday and 4-3 in overtime Saturday. The Hurricanes are now at .500 (18-18-7, 43 points) and just four points out of a playoff position.
Three Observations
1. Sometimes you take what you can get. Such is the case for Elias Lindholm, who got two goals Friday to end a 12-game goal drought.