The Columbus Blue Jackets traveled south following Friday night’s offensive no-show against the Anaheim Ducks to take on the league-leading Carolina Hurricanes. The Hurricanes, 5-0-0 for the first time in franchise history, were seeking to continue their goal scoring ways, entering the night fourth in the league in goals per game at 4.20 per game.
Columbus head coach John Tortorella announced the team would have no lineup changes prior to the game. This meant that Joonas Korpisalo would get the start on both nights of the back to back.