Happy New Year, Blue Jackets fans! In the last game of 2024, the Jackets took on the Hurricanes at home. What better way to ring in a new year and kiss a tough year goodbye than to end with a win against a good team? Well, the Jackets delivered.
1st Period
The Jackets jumped out to a fast start by getting three quick shots on net. The Canes came roaring back with a few high-danger chances of their own, and Merzlikins was forced to make a couple of tough saves.
The momentum continued to favor the home team when a cross-ice pass from Monahan found Marchenko, whose snapshot ripped past Kochetkov’s glove.