The Columbus Blue Jackets, fresh off defeating the presumed #2 team in the division, would face the team most picked to finish atop the Metro: the Carolina Hurricanes. Both teams are hot, as the Jacket’s 3-1 record entering tonight is matched by the Hurricanes’ perfect 3-0 count. Something has to give. No changes in lineup from Thursday aside from Joonas Korpisalo starting over Elvis Merzlikins.
Jersey matchup review: The Blue Jackets broke out their fantastic alternates for the first time this season to face off against Carolina’s simple, classically-inspired road set. A nice blue vs red matchup, though the vintage white of the cannon jerseys clashes with the white-heavy “Canes”.